Serif Normal Onpa 7 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ltt Recoleta' and 'Recoleta' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, editorial, book typography, headlines, print, traditional, bookish, authoritative, warm, readability, tradition, stability, editorial voice, strong presence, bracketed, oldstyle, robust, soft terminals, calligraphic.
A robust serif with generous, smoothly bracketed serifs and rounded inner curves that keep the color even at heavier sizes. Stroke transitions show a mild, traditional contrast, with softly swelling stems and tapered joins that hint at calligraphic construction. Capitals are broad and steady with classical proportions, while lowercase forms are compact and sturdy with rounded shoulders and a distinctly oldstyle feel. Numerals appear fairly wide and weighty, matching the letterforms’ dense texture and stable baseline presence.
Well-suited to editorial and book typography where a classic serif texture is desired, and it can also carry headlines or subheads thanks to its strong weight and stable proportions. It should perform especially well in print applications and brand systems seeking a traditional, trustworthy voice.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, projecting confidence and authority without feeling sharp or overly formal. Its softened curves and bracketed serifs add warmth, giving it a familiar, editorial voice suited to long-standing print conventions.
The font appears designed to deliver a conventional text-serif reading experience with added robustness for strong presence and clear reproduction. Its softened bracketed serifs and moderate modulation aim for a familiar, comfortable rhythm that supports both continuous reading and emphatic display use.
The design maintains a consistent, dark typographic color, with counters kept open enough to avoid clogging in larger text. Curved letters (such as C, G, S, and a) emphasize roundness and smooth modulation, while the serifs stay prominent yet rounded, avoiding slab-like bluntness.