Serif Other Novu 7 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, whimsical, storybook, elegant, vintage, quirky, expressiveness, theatricality, vintage flavor, decorative emphasis, literary tone, calligraphic, flared, spiky, high-waisted, delicate.
A decorative serif with tall, narrow proportions and a lively, calligraphic construction. Strokes show noticeable modulation with sharp, tapered terminals and small flared serifs that often resolve into pointed, ink-trap-like corners. Curves are slightly irregular and organic, giving the outlines a hand-drawn rhythm rather than strict geometric consistency. Capitals feel elongated and expressive, while the lowercase remains compact with a comparatively low x-height, creating a pronounced vertical contrast between cases.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, book covers, and themed packaging where its thin, tapered details can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can also work for short excerpts or pull quotes when a stylized, literary atmosphere is desired, but the narrow forms and delicate terminals suggest avoiding long passages at small sizes.
The overall tone is theatrical and slightly mischievous—refined at a distance but full of quirky details up close. It evokes a vintage, storybook sensibility with a hint of gothic drama, making text feel curated and characterful rather than neutral or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to blend classic serif structure with expressive, hand-rendered flair—prioritizing character, drama, and a slightly antique texture over strict regularity. Its tall proportions and pointed finishing suggest a focus on creating a distinctive voice for titles and identity work.
Spacing and widths vary per glyph, with some letters notably narrower or more open, contributing to an animated texture in words. The figures and punctuation-like details seen in the samples carry the same tapered, pointed finishing, helping the font maintain a consistent decorative voice across mixed content.