Serif Other Nonu 9 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book titles, invitations, packaging, posters, ornate, whimsical, classic, storybook, theatrical, ornamental display, vintage flair, expressive caps, classic elegance, branding, calligraphic, swashy, flourished, delicate, formal.
A decorative serif with pronounced stroke contrast and a vertical, formal stance. The design mixes crisp, bracketed serifs and tapered terminals with prominent, calligraphic flourishes—especially in capitals where looped entry/exit strokes and occasional enclosed counters create a display-first rhythm. Curves are drawn with a fine hairline feel against sturdier stems, producing a refined, slightly filigreed texture in words. Lowercase forms are comparatively restrained and readable, while still showing elegant modulation, small finishing flicks, and a compact x-height that emphasizes ascenders and descenders.
Best suited for headlines and short display settings where the ornate capitals can be appreciated—such as book and chapter titles, event invitations, boutique packaging, and poster typography. It can also work for pull quotes or nameplates when given generous size and spacing to keep the hairlines and flourishes clear.
The overall tone is vintage and theatrical, with a storybook elegance that feels ceremonial rather than utilitarian. Its swirling capitals add a playful, whimsical edge, suggesting invitations, titles, and decorative headings where personality is welcome.
The font appears designed to provide a classic serif foundation enhanced with decorative, calligraphy-inspired capitals for expressive branding and titling. The intent seems to balance traditional readability in the lowercase with attention-grabbing, ornamental forms in the uppercase.
The capital set carries most of the stylistic weight, with highly individualized swashes and loop motifs that can create distinctive word shapes but also uneven color at smaller sizes. Numerals follow the same high-contrast, serifed logic and feel suited to display use alongside the uppercase.