Serif Contrasted Woba 9 is a very bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, mastheads, posters, book covers, editorial display, editorial, authoritative, dramatic, classic, formal, display impact, editorial authority, classic refinement, strong hierarchy, vertical stress, hairline serifs, deep bracketing, ink traps, ball terminals.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with a pronounced vertical stress and strong thick-to-thin transitions. Capitals are broad and stately, with sharp, hairline serifs and crisp terminals that read cleanly at display sizes. The lowercase shows sturdy, compact forms with generous bowls and pronounced beaks/ears in places, producing a slightly “inked” texture despite the refined hairlines. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with bold main strokes and delicate connecting strokes, creating a crisp, formal rhythm across lines of text.
Best suited for high-impact display typography such as headlines, magazine mastheads, poster titling, and book cover branding. It can work for short subheads or pull quotes when sized generously, but its strong contrast and dense color favor curated, high-contrast layouts over extended small-size reading.
The overall tone is commanding and editorial, combining classical refinement with a punchy, modern severity. Its stark contrast and wide stance give it a dramatic, headline-forward presence that feels institutional and authoritative rather than casual.
The design appears aimed at delivering a classic, high-contrast serif voice with maximum presence: wide, confident proportions paired with fine hairlines to signal sophistication and authority. It prioritizes dramatic typographic color and sharp hierarchy in editorial and branding contexts.
Round letters feature narrow internal apertures relative to the heavy outer strokes, and several joins and corners appear subtly reinforced, helping maintain clarity in dense settings. The proportions lean wide and stable, which increases impact but can make long passages feel weighty unless given ample leading and whitespace.