Serif Normal Legiv 9 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arno' by Adobe (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, pull quotes, packaging, classic, formal, authoritative, traditional, readability, tradition, print emphasis, heritage tone, editorial voice, bracketed, rounded serifs, ball terminals, calligraphic, sculpted.
A robust oldstyle serif with pronounced stroke modulation and a compact, sculpted build. Serifs are bracketed with softly rounded transitions, giving the letterforms a carved, ink-on-paper feel rather than a crisp, mechanical finish. Curves are full and slightly bulbous at joins and terminals, with occasional ball-like endings in the lowercase, while counters remain open enough to stay legible at text sizes. The overall rhythm is steady and conventional, with strong verticals, tapered diagonals, and a slightly lively baseline presence that reads as firmly bookish.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial settings where a classic serif voice is desired, particularly in larger text sizes or sturdy body copy. Its strong presence also makes it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and traditional packaging or branding that benefits from a heritage-leaning typographic tone.
The font conveys a traditional, authoritative tone with a warm, editorial character. Its weight and sculpted detailing suggest seriousness and heritage, while the softened terminals keep it from feeling harsh or overly rigid.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a sturdy, traditional footprint and visible craftsmanship in its modulation and bracketed serifs. It aims to balance readability with a confident, print-forward color and classic typographic familiarity.
In the sample text, the heavy color and high modulation create strong texture on the page, suitable for emphatic typography. Numerals appear sturdy and readable, matching the same serifed, oldstyle flavor as the letters.