Serif Other Tomu 7 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, mastheads, vintage, theatrical, poster, distinctive, authoritative, space-saving, high impact, period flavor, display emphasis, condensed, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, ink-trap feel, tall capitals.
A condensed serif with tall, narrow proportions and assertive vertical stems. The design shows noticeable stroke contrast, with bracketing into compact, sharply defined serifs and frequent wedge-like terminals. Curves and joins feel slightly carved, with small notches and tapered transitions that create an ink-trap-like crispness, especially at tight interior corners. Spacing is tight and rhythmic, producing a strong vertical cadence and a compact color on the page.
Best suited for headlines, titles, and short blocks where its condensed proportions and distinctive terminals can be appreciated. It works well on posters, packaging, labels, and brand marks that want a vintage or theatrical flavor, and can also serve for mastheads or editorial display at larger sizes.
The overall tone is vintage and theatrical, with a confident, slightly eccentric presence. It reads like display typography intended to feel historic and handcrafted rather than neutral, bringing a sense of drama and personality to headings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, pairing condensed construction with expressive serif detailing. Its sharp terminals and carved transitions suggest a deliberate decorative character meant to stand out in display settings.
Uppercase forms are particularly tall and commanding, while the lowercase maintains a sturdy, compact texture with distinct details in letters like g, y, and s. Numerals are similarly narrow and emphatic, matching the typeface’s poster-like vertical momentum.