Serif Normal Negum 7 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, headlines, posters, branding, classic, scholarly, formal, literary, stately, classical tone, editorial clarity, distinctive serif, display emphasis, flared serifs, wedge terminals, calligraphic, ink-trap feel, oldstyle influence.
This serif typeface features flared, wedge-like serifs and subtly tapered strokes that give the letterforms a carved, calligraphic feel. Curves are broad and open, with rounded bowls and gently angled terminals, while verticals remain steady and upright. The design shows mild modulation and slightly sculpted joins, producing a rhythmic, bookish texture; details like the angled tail on Q and the distinctive, beaked endings on several lowercase letters add character without becoming ornate.
It suits editorial headlines, book and magazine titling, and packaging or branding that benefits from a classical, crafted serif voice. It can also work for short blocks of text or pull quotes where a distinctive, traditional texture is desired.
The overall tone reads traditional and authoritative, with a distinctly literary flavor. Its flared serifs and sculpted terminals evoke a crafted, editorial voice—serious and composed rather than minimalist or technical.
The design appears intended to modernize a conventional serif with flared serifs and gently calligraphic shaping, balancing familiarity with a more distinctive, crafted silhouette for prominent reading and display contexts.
The glyphs show consistent, gently sharpened terminals and a slightly angular construction in places (notably in S, Z, and several numerals), which helps maintain clarity at display sizes. Numerals appear sturdy and stylistically aligned with the uppercase, with noticeable shaping in forms like 2, 3, and 5 that reinforces the font’s classical personality.