Serif Other Hima 9 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, brand marks, packaging, victorian, theatrical, storybook, vintage, whimsical, ornamental display, period flavor, expressive branding, dramatic contrast, bracketed, ball terminals, flared, curly serifs, high-waisted.
A high-contrast serif with substantial vertical stems and sharply tapered hairlines, set on wide, open proportions. Serifs are strongly bracketed and often curl or hook into small ball-like terminals, giving many strokes a sculpted, calligraphic finish rather than a purely classical slabless serif feel. Bowls and counters are generous and round, while joins and entry/exit strokes show deliberate shaping that creates a lively rhythm across words. The numerals and capitals carry the same ornamental serif treatment, maintaining a consistent, display-forward texture.
Best suited to headlines and short display settings where the curled serifs and contrast can be appreciated at size. It works well for posters, book and album covers, packaging, and branding that wants a vintage or theatrical voice, and it can also serve as an expressive accent face paired with a calmer text serif or sans.
The overall tone reads vintage and theatrical, with a hint of storybook charm. Its curled terminals and high-contrast drama evoke ornate signage and period printing, projecting a confident, slightly whimsical personality.
The design appears intended as a decorative, high-contrast serif that blends traditional letterforms with ornamental, curled terminals to create a memorable display texture. Its wide stance and sculpted details suggest an emphasis on character and impact over neutrality.
In continuous text the strong contrast and prominent serif curls create a dark, animated color; individual letters remain distinct, but the ornamentation becomes a defining texture. The design feels intentionally stylized, with repeated hook motifs that give headings a distinctive, branded look.