Serif Normal Atbi 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, pull quotes, classic, dramatic, literary, formal, emphasis, elegance, authority, classic tone, display impact, bracketed, calligraphic, sheared, wedge serifs, sharp terminals.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp, tapered serifs. Strokes show a clear thick–thin modulation, with narrow hairlines and heavier main stems that create strong rhythm across text. The serifs are small and bracketed with wedge-like shapes, and many terminals end in pointed, slightly flared cuts that reinforce the energetic slant. Proportions lean moderately wide in capitals with a steady cap height, while lowercase forms keep a conventional x-height and compact counters for a dense, assertive texture.
This font is well suited to editorial headlines, magazine features, posters, and book-cover titling where a classic italic serif with strong contrast can carry the message. It also works well for pull quotes and short passages set at display sizes, where its sharp terminals and lively slant remain clear and expressive.
The overall tone feels classic and editorial, with a dramatic, print-like presence that suggests tradition and authority. Its strong contrast and active italic movement give it a rhetorical, headline-ready voice—confident, slightly theatrical, and formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading voice with heightened emphasis through a vigorous italic angle and pronounced contrast. It prioritizes expressive, print-oriented texture and elegance over neutrality, making it especially effective for emphasis and display-led composition.
In the sample text, the bold contrast and angled stress produce a dark, coherent color at larger sizes, while the finest hairlines and tight inner spaces can become visually delicate in smaller settings. Numerals follow the same italic energy and contrast, matching the alphabet in weight and stance.