Serif Flared Moda 7 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Antonia' by Typejockeys (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, formal, classic, stately, authoritative, display impact, classic authority, engraved feel, editorial presence, bracketed, flared terminals, wedge serifs, calligraphic contrast, sharp apexes.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with pronounced wedge-like, flared terminals that widen into crisp stroke endings. The forms combine sturdy verticals with tapered joins and sharp interior angles, giving the letters a carved, chiseled feel rather than a purely transitional or modern construction. Curves are generous and smooth in rounds like O and Q, while diagonals and apexes (A, V, W, Y) are sharply defined and emphatic. Lowercase shapes keep a traditional rhythm with compact bowls and clear differentiation between letters, and the numerals follow the same contrast and serif logic, reading strongly at display sizes.
This font suits headlines, magazine or newspaper-style editorial typography, and book-cover titling where strong contrast and stately serifs can carry the page. It also works well for posters and brand marks that need a classic, authoritative voice with a distinctive carved texture.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a refined, editorial presence and a slightly dramatic, old-world seriousness. The sharp flares and crisp edges add a ceremonial, engraved quality that feels authoritative and established.
The design appears intended to merge traditional serif proportions with flared, wedge-like stroke endings to create a bold, commanding display serif. Its contrast and sharp terminals suggest an aim for dramatic readability and a classic, engraved impression in prominent text settings.
Spacing and letterfit appear geared toward impactful setting: the heavy verticals and strong contrast create prominent word shapes, while the distinctive flared endings give lines a lively texture. In the sample text, the face maintains clarity and punch in longer lines, with especially strong capitals and robust punctuation.