Serif Normal Apme 9 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Misflen Radio' by Letterena Studios (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, dramatic, confident, formal, classic, attention, editorial impact, premium tone, expressiveness, swashy, calligraphic, dynamic, bracketed, ink-trap.
A strongly slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, wedge-like terminals. The letterforms show a calligraphic construction: broad main strokes, hairline joins, and energetic curves that create a lively rhythm across words. Serifs are compact and sharply tapered, with occasional sweeping entry/exit strokes (notably in characters like J, Q, and z) that add a subtly swashy flavor. Counters are relatively tight in the heavier letters, and the overall texture reads dark and assertive with clear vertical stress and a polished, print-like finish.
Best suited to short-to-medium text at larger sizes where contrast and slanted forms can stay crisp—magazine headlines, pull quotes, titles, and bold brand statements. It also works well on packaging and promotional materials that want a classic serif voice with extra energy, while long passages at small sizes may appear dense due to the dark overall color.
The tone is bold and theatrical, evoking editorial elegance and old-world sophistication with a hint of display flair. Its slant and high contrast lend motion and urgency, making it feel confident, luxurious, and slightly dramatic rather than understated.
The design appears intended to merge conventional serif familiarity with a more expressive italic voice, using sharp terminals and dramatic contrast to command attention. It aims for a premium, editorial look that remains legible while adding personality through calligraphic detailing and swash-like gestures.
Numerals follow the same high-contrast, italicized logic, with curvy shapes and sharp terminals that feel tailored for headline settings. The lowercase has a compact, punchy presence; rounded letters (a, e, o) feel dense while ascenders and diagonals add sparkle, producing a distinctive, stylish word image.