Serif Normal Alme 9 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, book typography, pull quotes, headlines, invitations, elegant, editorial, classic, dramatic, refined, editorial emphasis, classic elegance, formal tone, calligraphic italic, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, tapered strokes, sharp terminals, lively rhythm.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif italic with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a distinctly calligraphic stroke logic. Serifs are sharp and finely bracketed, with tapered entry and exit strokes that give letters a crisp, cut-with-a-pen feel. Proportions lean slightly narrow with a flowing, rightward slant; curves are full but controlled, and many joins pinch into thin hairlines. The overall texture is lively, with visible width changes across characters that create an energetic, traditional italic color in text.
It performs well for editorial applications such as magazine layouts, book typography, and pull quotes where an expressive serif italic is desirable. It can also suit refined headlines and formal printed pieces like invitations or programs, especially where a classic, high-contrast look is part of the brand voice.
The font conveys a polished, literary tone with a sense of old-world sophistication. Its crisp hairlines and pointed details add drama and formality, while the italic movement keeps it expressive rather than rigid. The result feels well-suited to contexts that want tradition with a touch of flair.
The design appears intended as a traditional, calligraphy-informed serif italic that brings strong contrast and refined detailing to text. Its goal seems to be adding emphasis and elegance in running copy and editorial settings while preserving a conventional serif structure.
In the samples, the hairlines and thin serifs become very delicate at small sizes, while the heavier strokes stay assertive, increasing the sense of contrast. The numerals match the italic, high-contrast construction and read as classic, text-oriented figures rather than geometric display forms.