Serif Normal Dore 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP; 'Bandera', 'Bandera Cyrillic', and 'Bandera Pro' by AndrijType; 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara; 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype; 'Kondolarge' by TypeK; and 'Chom' by Wundertype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, retro, friendly, punchy, advertising, lively, impact, warmth, vintage feel, display emphasis, approachability, rounded, soft serifs, bracketed, quirky, chunky.
A very heavy, right-leaning serif with compact, rounded counters and softened, bracketed serifs that often read as small wedges or bumps rather than sharp hairlines. Strokes are broad and largely uniform, with curves swelling into terminals and joins that create a slightly bouncy rhythm. Proportions are wide with sturdy capitals and full, bulbous lowercase forms; the italic slant is consistent and gives the line a forward, energetic flow. Numerals match the text color with thick, rounded shapes and stable baselines.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where weight and personality are assets: headlines, posters, labels, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for punchy subheads or pull quotes, especially when generous spacing is available to keep counters open.
The overall tone feels retro and convivial, with a playful sturdiness that suggests mid‑century display typography. Its heavy color and softened details communicate warmth and approachability while still projecting confidence and impact.
The font appears designed to deliver bold, attention-grabbing typography with a vintage-leaning, approachable character. Its softened serifs, wide stance, and consistent slant prioritize impact and readability in display contexts over fine typographic nuance.
The design emphasizes mass and curvature over crisp detail, so letterforms maintain strong presence at a distance while fine interior spaces can tighten in smaller settings. The italic construction reads more as a slanted, display italic than a delicate book italic, reinforcing a poster-like cadence in continuous text.