Serif Normal Olnir 9 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, brand marks, traditional, authoritative, literary, vintage, space-saving, heritage tone, display impact, editorial clarity, bracketed, sharp serifs, high-waist, compact, sturdy.
A compact serif with tall, condensed proportions and sturdy verticals. Serifs are sharply bracketed and slightly flared, with a generally crisp, engraved-like finish and small interior apertures that keep forms tight. Curves are relatively narrow and upright, and the overall rhythm feels compressed but steady, with clear stroke endings and consistent join behavior across uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same condensed stance, reading as firm and display-ready rather than airy.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and display typography where a condensed serif can deliver impact without taking much horizontal space. It can work well in editorial layouts, book covers, and heritage-leaning branding that benefits from a traditional, authoritative voice.
The tone is formal and slightly old-world, projecting authority and seriousness. Its narrow stance and emphatic terminals add a headline-like urgency, while the conventional serif construction keeps it rooted in editorial tradition.
The design appears intended to provide a classic serif impression in a space-saving, condensed format, combining conventional letterforms with crisp terminals to maintain strong presence at display sizes.
In text settings, the dense spacing and compact counters create a dark, unified color that favors short lines and larger sizes. Descenders are noticeable and add a classic texture, while the overall silhouette stays disciplined and vertical.