Serif Normal Remi 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Servus Slab' by Dada Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, retro, punchy, lively, confident, warm, display impact, vintage voice, expressive serif, headline emphasis, brand character, bracketed, rounded, swashy, ball terminals, ink-trap like.
A heavy, forward-leaning serif with broad proportions and a soft, sculpted build. Strokes are thick with rounded transitions and noticeable modulation, and the serifs read as bracketed wedges rather than slabs. Many joins and terminals show carved, ink-trap-like notches and swelling corners, giving the outlines a slightly engraved, display-oriented flavor. The lowercase is relatively compact and rhythmic, with bulbous forms and occasional swashy gestures (notably in letters like a, f, g, and y), while capitals stay sturdy and open with wide counters.
Best suited to display use where weight and personality are assets: headlines, cover lines, short blurbs, packaging, and branding marks. It can also work for bold editorial callouts or section openers where a distinctive, vintage-leaning serif voice is desired.
The overall tone feels vintage and energetic, with a bold, headline-ready presence that suggests mid-century signage or editorial display. Its softened corners and expressive terminals add a friendly, slightly theatrical character rather than a strictly formal one.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact readability with a classic serif foundation, amplified by a slanted stance, widened proportions, and ornamental terminal shaping. The carved joins and softened wedges prioritize character and presence over neutrality, making it a strong choice for expressive display typography.
The numerals are robust and stylized, matching the letterforms’ wedge-serif vocabulary and rounded stress. Spacing in the samples supports dense, impactful settings, with strong word shapes and dark typographic color that stays even across lines.