Serif Normal Afdim 9 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, branding, posters, editorial, luxury, refined, dramatic, editorial display, premium branding, modern classic, hairline serifs, sharp terminals, calligraphic, crisp, elegant.
This serif shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with delicate hairlines paired to strong vertical stems. Serifs are fine and sharp with a crisp, contemporary finish, and many joins resolve into tapered, wedge-like terminals that emphasize the stroke contrast. Uppercase forms are compact and stately with high-contrast bowls and clean, symmetrical structure, while the lowercase mixes sturdy verticals with lively curved entries and exits. Overall spacing and rhythm feel deliberate and slightly display-leaning, favoring striking lettershape silhouettes over purely utilitarian texture.
Best suited to headlines, deck type, magazine layouts, and brand identities where high contrast can be showcased at medium to large sizes. It can also work for refined packaging and promotional graphics that benefit from a crisp, upscale serif presence.
The tone is polished and high-end, with a dramatic, editorial character that reads as modern luxury rather than academic classicism. Its sharp hairlines and sculpted curves create a sense of precision and confidence, making it feel suited to curated, style-forward typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary high-contrast serif for editorial and brand-driven typography, balancing classic proportions with sharper, more stylized detailing to create a distinctive, premium voice.
In the sample text, the font maintains clarity at larger sizes, where the contrast and hairline details become a defining feature. Round letters show generous internal space, and the numerals share the same refined contrast, keeping the overall voice consistent across letters and figures.