Sans Contrasted Okbij 7 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, posters, branding, authoritative, classic, formal, confident, readability, tradition, impact, credibility, bracketed serif, soft terminals, large counters, oldstyle figures, calligraphic stress.
A sturdy, text-forward serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and a clear, slightly calligraphic stroke modulation. The letterforms are broadly proportioned with generous counters and a steady rhythm, giving the face a dense but readable color at display sizes. Curves are smooth and full, while joins and serifs are softened rather than razor-sharp, which keeps the overall texture even. Lowercase shows traditional book-type construction with compact ascenders/descenders and a distinct, readable italic-less upright stance; numerals appear oldstyle and integrate smoothly with the lowercase texture.
Well suited to headlines, magazine and newspaper-style typography, and branded statements where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also work effectively on packaging and posters where strong, traditional letterforms need to hold up at larger sizes and maintain a consistent typographic texture.
The tone is authoritative and traditional, with an editorial, bookish confidence. It reads as polished and established rather than trendy, suggesting reliability and seriousness while still feeling approachable due to its rounded, bracketed detailing.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, print-rooted serif texture with modern solidity—balancing strong weight and clear modulation for impactful headlines while preserving familiar reading shapes for longer editorial lines.
Capital forms are strong and slightly wide, producing prominent headline shapes without becoming overly condensed or geometric. The ‘g’ is single-storey and the lowercase ‘a’ is two-storey, adding a familiar reading pattern; the ‘Q’ has a clear tail and the ‘W’ is notably robust, contributing to a bold, emphatic voice in all-caps settings.