Serif Other Raba 7 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book design, quotations, packaging, bookish, classic, formal, literary, period, readability, classic tone, compact setting, distinct texture, bracketed, tapered, calligraphic, crisp, compact.
A compact serif with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and subtly tapered strokes that suggest a calligraphic construction. The proportions are relatively narrow with tall capitals and a steady vertical rhythm, while counters remain open enough for comfortable reading. Terminals often finish with small wedges or soft hooks, and curves (notably in C, G, S, and the lowercase) show gentle modulation rather than strict geometric symmetry. Numerals and punctuation match the text color closely, with rounded forms and consistent serif treatment that keeps the overall texture even.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a compact serif can maintain a consistent text color. It also works effectively for pull quotes, chapter titles, and refined packaging or labels that benefit from a traditional, crafted impression.
The overall tone feels traditional and literary, with a quiet formality suited to editorial and institutional settings. Its tapered joins and soft bracketing add a slightly old-world, crafted character without tipping into overt ornament.
The design appears intended to provide a readable, compact serif with a classical foundation, enhanced by subtle calligraphic tapering and slightly individual terminals to create a more distinctive texture than a purely neutral book face.
Uppercase shapes lean toward classical roman proportions, while the lowercase carries modest idiosyncrasies in terminals and bowls that give the face a distinctive voice in text. The italic is not shown; all samples appear roman/upright.