Serif Normal Onze 7 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, packaging, literary, classic, authoritative, formal, classic tone, editorial impact, traditional readability, premium voice, bracketed, ball terminals, flared, crisp, robust.
A robust serif with pronounced stroke contrast and sharply defined, bracketed serifs. Curves are full and slightly sculpted, with a noticeable use of ball terminals on several lowercase forms and a generally generous, confident stroke weight. Proportions lean traditional: capitals are sturdy and compact, while lowercase forms show rounded bowls and a clear, readable rhythm in text. Figures appear lining and weighty, with classic shapes and strong vertical emphasis that keeps paragraphs visually anchored.
Well-suited to headlines and subheads where a classic serif voice and strong typographic color are desired. It also fits editorial settings such as magazine features, pull quotes, and book-cover titling, and can add a traditional, premium feel to posters or packaging that benefits from a confident serif presence.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, projecting confidence and authority without feeling ornamental. Its strong contrast and crisp finishing details give it an editorial seriousness suited to established institutions and print-forward design.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast serif with a sturdy build—aimed at delivering a classic, authoritative tone while maintaining clear readability in display and editorial contexts.
In the text sample, the color is dark and even, with clear letter boundaries and assertive serifs that create a steady horizontal flow. The bold presence and sculpted details make it especially effective at larger sizes, where the terminals and serif shaping become more apparent.