Serif Other Bufi 7 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, editorial, vintage, bookish, storybook, warm, quaint, classic revival, display impact, personality, old-style warmth, bracketed, flared, beaked, bulbous, ball terminals.
A bold, high-contrast serif with compact proportions and strongly modeled strokes that feel carved rather than mechanically drawn. Serifs are small-to-moderate and often bracketed or gently flared, with beak-like tips and soft, rounded terminals that create a distinctive, slightly playful texture. Curves are full and bulbous, counters tend toward the tight side, and joins show pronounced thick–thin transitions that give the face a lively, old-style rhythm. The overall color on the page is dark and dense, with subtle irregularities in stroke shaping that read as deliberately “classic” rather than geometric.
It suits headlines and short blocks of text where a classic, characterful serif is desired—such as posters, book covers, editorial openers, and packaging. The strong contrast and distinctive terminals help it stand out in branding and titles, especially at medium to large sizes.
The font conveys a vintage, bookish tone with a friendly, storybook character. Its weighty presence and expressive terminals add warmth and personality, suggesting traditional print, hand-set type inspiration, and a slightly theatrical flair without becoming overtly ornate.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional serif typography with extra personality—combining sturdy, dark letterforms with expressive, flared details to create a memorable display serif that still feels rooted in classic print conventions.
Spacing appears generous enough for display use, but the heavy inked forms and tight counters can build strong texture in longer lines. Numerals and capitals feel stylistically consistent with the letters, reinforcing a cohesive, old-fashioned headline look.