Serif Normal Otlav 9 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, posters, dramatic, classic, refined, authoritative, premium tone, editorial impact, classic authority, stylized elegance, bracketed, sculpted, flared, calligraphic, crisp.
A sculpted serif with sharp, wedge-like terminals and pronounced thick–thin transitions that create a crisp, engraved look. Serifs are mostly triangular and bracketed, with pointed joins and tapered strokes that give many letters a slightly chiseled profile. Proportions feel traditional with steady caps and a moderate x-height, while curves (C, G, O) show strong modulation and tight apertures. Numerals and lowercase carry the same decisive tapering, producing an energetic rhythm in text.
Works best for display typography—headlines, decks, cover lines, and pull quotes—where the contrast and sharp terminals can be appreciated. It also suits editorial branding and book-cover titling that wants a classic serif presence with extra bite and elegance.
The overall tone is formal and high-impact, combining classic bookish authority with a dramatic, fashion-forward edge. Its crisp contrast and pointed details read as confident and slightly theatrical, suited to premium and editorial voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with heightened contrast and sharpened, tapered detailing, giving familiar proportions a more luxurious and attention-grabbing finish. It aims to balance readability with a distinctive, high-style texture for prominent typographic moments.
In running text the strong modulation creates clear word shapes, while the sharp terminals and narrow joins add sparkle at larger sizes. The design’s angular serifs and tapered stems produce a distinctive texture that can feel assertive in dense paragraphs, but striking for headlines and pull quotes.