Serif Normal Limud 9 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Basilia' by Linotype, 'Anglecia Pro' by Mint Type, 'Jules Text' and 'Keiss Title' by Monotype, and 'Basilia' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, luxury branding, formal, classic, elegant, literary, readability, editorial tone, classic refinement, typographic polish, print elegance, bracketed, hairline, crisp, high-waisted, sculpted.
This serif typeface combines sharply tapered hairlines with robust vertical stems, producing a crisp, high-contrast silhouette. Serifs are bracketed and neatly cut, with pointed, triangular terminals appearing on letters like C, E, and S, while capitals show a stately, high-waisted structure and open internal counters. The lowercase has a traditional book-seriffed build with compact joins and clear stroke modulation; details like the beaked, two-storey g and the footed l reinforce its conventional text-serifs foundation. Numerals and capitals read as sturdy and balanced, with consistent alignment and controlled curves that keep the overall rhythm orderly and refined.
It suits long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired, and it also performs well for magazine typography and pull quotes at larger sizes. The strong contrast and crisp terminals make it effective for refined headlines and premium brand applications where an elegant, traditional tone is appropriate.
The tone is polished and authoritative, leaning toward classic publishing and institutional communication. Its pronounced contrast and sculpted serifs convey sophistication and seriousness, with a slightly dramatic, editorial flavor that feels at home in traditional print settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a more dramatic, high-contrast finish—aiming for a literary, editorial presence while retaining familiar, readable letterforms. Its consistent modulation and carefully shaped serifs suggest a focus on clarity, prestige, and typographic polish in print-forward contexts.
In the sample text, the face shows strong word shapes and a composed cadence, with distinctive pointed terminals adding personality without breaking convention. The contrast creates a bright, engraved-like sparkle at larger sizes, while finer strokes suggest care is needed with small-size reproduction on low-resolution or low-ink processes.