Serif Other Opret 9 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A very slender serif with gently bracketed wedge serifs and fine, hairline-like stems that keep the texture light and airy. Curves are smooth and generously open, with rounded joins and subtle modulation that reads as restrained rather than dramatic. Terminals frequently finish in small balls or soft hooks (notably on forms like J, a, f, g, and y), adding a slightly ornamental, old-style flavor. The overall rhythm is spacious, with elegant proportions and clear differentiation between straight and curved strokes, while numerals and capitals maintain a stately, bookish presence.
Well-suited to editorial typography, literary packaging, and elegant branding where a refined serif voice is needed. It works especially well for headlines, pull quotes, and short passages in print or high-resolution digital settings; for longer text, generous sizing and comfortable spacing will help preserve its delicate details.
The font conveys a poised, cultivated tone—quietly luxurious and scholarly rather than loud or rustic. Its delicate detailing and airy color suggest formality and taste, with a hint of vintage charm from the ball terminals and gently calligraphic finishing.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic, old-style serif feel through an unusually light, graceful drawing, using ball terminals and softly bracketed serifs to create personality without heavy ornament. The emphasis is on elegance, openness, and a cultivated reading texture rather than robustness or utilitarian neutrality.
Lowercase forms show a traditional serif idiom with open apertures and soft terminal treatment, which helps maintain readability in text despite the extremely fine strokes. Capitals feel classical and composed, while figures share the same light, refined construction, making the overall set feel consistent across display and text sizes (with best results where thin strokes won’t be lost).