Serif Normal Onre 9 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, books, posters, packaging, classic, formal, bookish, authoritative, strong text color, classic authority, editorial impact, bracketed, oldstyle, robust, stately, tight spacing.
A robust serif with pronounced contrast between thick stems and fine hairlines, paired with bracketed serifs that soften transitions into the stems. The proportions lean broad and sturdy, with a steady vertical stance and a clear, conventional axis. Counters are fairly open for a bold text face, while terminals and joins show a slightly calligraphic, oldstyle influence that keeps the texture lively. Numerals are weighty and well-integrated, with rounded forms (notably 6/8/9) and a strong baseline presence.
This font is well-suited for headlines and subheads in magazines, newspapers, and long-form editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is needed with extra punch. It can also serve effectively in book typography for display sizes, as well as for posters, invitations, and premium packaging that benefits from a formal, established look.
The overall tone feels traditional and institutional—confident, cultivated, and suited to serious reading. Its strong weight and crisp contrast give it an editorial voice that reads as established and trustworthy rather than playful or experimental.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, readable serif with heightened presence—combining classical serif cues and lively contrast to create a strong page texture for editorial and display use.
In paragraph setting, the face produces a dense, emphatic color with clear word shapes and prominent serifs, making it especially effective where a strong typographic presence is desired. The mix of sturdy stems and refined hairlines adds a touch of sophistication without becoming delicate.