Serif Contrasted Egre 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, packaging, posters, branding, storybook, vintage, whimsical, hand-inked, old-world, add charm, evoke vintage, humanize text, storybook tone, craft feel, calligraphic, soft serifs, organic, lively, textured.
This serif face presents sturdy, slightly irregular letterforms with a hand-inked finish and gently calligraphic construction. Strokes are mostly robust with modest contrast, and many terminals and serifs flare into wedge-like, softly tapered shapes. Curves are generous and a bit bouncy, with subtle wobble in outlines and stroke edges that suggests printed or drawn texture rather than geometric precision. The lowercase is compact and readable with round counters, while capitals feel decorative and slightly varied in width, creating an animated rhythm across words and lines.
It performs best where a personable, crafted serif is desired: book covers, chapter openers, editorial headlines, and short-to-medium passages in print-like layouts. It also suits branding and packaging that benefit from a vintage, artisanal voice, as well as posters and invitations where character is more important than strict typographic neutrality.
The overall tone is warm, playful, and literary, evoking classic storybooks, handmade signage, and vintage printed matter. Its lively irregularities add charm and personality, making text feel approachable and human rather than strictly formal.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif structure with a deliberately handmade, lightly distressed presence. It aims to deliver readable text with a distinctive, old-world charm, offering an expressive alternative to more polished transitional or modern serifs.
Figures are oldstyle-leaning in feel with rounded forms and occasional quirky details, matching the informal rhythm of the letters. The ampersand and several capitals show expressive, slightly embellished strokes that stand out well in display settings while still remaining coherent in continuous text.