Serif Normal Raka 7 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EF Radiant' by Elsner+Flake and 'Address Sans Pro' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, authoritative, classic, dramatic, traditional, impact, space saving, headline focus, classic tone, strong voice, bracketed, vertical stress, ball terminals, sharp joins, tight spacing.
This serif shows tall, compact proportions with strong vertical stems and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Serifs are clearly bracketed and relatively small, creating crisp endpoints without becoming slab-like. Curves exhibit a noticeable vertical stress and rounded bowls, while joins and terminals stay sharp and decisive; several letters feature subtle ball-like terminals. Overall rhythm is tight and sturdy, with narrow internal counters and a dense, ink-trap-free silhouette that reads as formal and emphatic at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, deck copy, and other display settings where a compact, high-impact serif is needed. It can support editorial layouts, posters, and brand wordmarks that benefit from a classic yet forceful presence, and it also works well for packaging or labels where dense typography helps maximize space.
The tone is assertive and traditional, with a sober, institutional feel reminiscent of classic editorial and headline typography. Its compressed stance and high contrast add drama and urgency, while the familiar serif construction keeps it grounded and trustworthy.
The design appears intended as a bold, space-efficient serif for attention-forward typography, combining conventional book-serif cues with a more compact, punchy build. It aims to deliver a strong typographic voice while retaining familiar, readable letterforms for longer headline lines.
Capitals are especially imposing and uniform in color, producing a strong vertical texture in words. Numerals are similarly compact and weighty, matching the overall density and making sequences feel bold and attention-grabbing.