Serif Normal Make 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acreva' by Andfonts; 'Kresson Black' by BA Graphics; 'Velino Condensed Text' and 'Ysobel' by Monotype; 'Hyperon', 'Orbi', and 'Selina' by ParaType; 'PF DIN Serif' by Parachute; and 'Gart Serif' by Vitaliy Gotsanyuk (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, authoritative, classic, formal, bookish, strong presence, classic tone, editorial impact, traditional readability, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, robust, stately.
A robust serif with strong thick–thin modulation and clearly bracketed serifs. The design shows calligraphic influence in its tapered joins and rounded stroke endings, giving counters a softly organic feel rather than a rigid geometric one. Uppercase proportions are sturdy and slightly condensed in impression, while the lowercase maintains a conventional x-height with pronounced ascenders and descenders. Curves on letters like C, G, S, and the bowls of b/d/p read full and weighty, and the numerals follow the same emphatic, high-contrast rhythm for cohesive text color.
Well suited to editorial headlines, magazine titles, and book-cover typography where a strong classic serif voice is needed. It can also work for posters and branding that benefit from a traditional, high-impact look, especially in short text and titling where the bold stroke contrast can be fully appreciated.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with an editorial seriousness that feels established and dependable. Its heavy, high-contrast presence lends a sense of gravitas suited to formal communication, while the subtle calligraphic shaping keeps it from feeling sterile.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic text-serif feel with heightened presence, combining traditional bracketed serifs and calligraphic contrast to create a stately, readable voice for prominent typography.
The face maintains consistent contrast and serif treatment across capitals, lowercase, and figures, producing a dense, confident text color at display sizes. Round characters appear slightly optically corrected (fuller at the sides), and the terminals and brackets add warmth to what is otherwise a very commanding silhouette.