Serif Normal Modiy 7 is a bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazine titles, posters, authoritative, formal, traditional, stately, editorial voice, classic revival, display impact, print tradition, bracketed, ball terminals, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, crisp.
A robust serif with sharply defined, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The letterforms show a crisp, engraved-like finish with tapered joins, strong vertical stress, and confident, slightly condensed interior counters that keep the rhythm tight in text. Capitals are broad and stable with prominent wedge-like serifs, while lowercase forms maintain a steady x-height and sturdy stems; terminals often finish with subtle ball or teardrop shapes (notably in forms like a, f, y, and 2). Numerals read as oldstyle figures with varied heights and a flowing, calligraphic influence, matching the lively stroke contrast across the alphabet.
This face is well suited to editorial headlines, magazine titles, and book-cover typography where a traditional serif voice and strong typographic color are desirable. It can also support short-form text settings and pull quotes, especially when paired with generous leading and margins to balance its bold, high-contrast texture.
The overall tone is classic and commanding, with an editorial seriousness that feels rooted in traditional book typography. Its high-contrast modeling and crisp serifs add a sense of refinement and ceremony, while the rounded terminals soften the mood just enough to keep it approachable rather than austere.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif voice with heightened contrast and assertive weight for impactful reading and clear hierarchy. Details like bracketed serifs, calligraphic terminals, and oldstyle numerals suggest an aim to echo classic print traditions while remaining crisp and legible in contemporary layout work.
In the text sample, the dense color and pronounced contrast create strong emphasis and a distinctive texture at larger sizes, with clear word shapes and a slightly dramatic presence. The combination of wide capitals, energetic lowercase details, and oldstyle numerals gives it a vintage, print-forward character suited to display-led typography as well as strong typographic hierarchy.