Serif Normal Onsu 7 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, posters, classic, bookish, traditional, authoritative, warm, editorial impact, classic tone, warm authority, print presence, bracketed, ball terminals, soft serifs, robust, ink-trap feel.
A robust serif with strongly modeled, rounded forms and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Serifs are bracketed and often flare gently into the stems, with many terminals finishing in soft, ball-like shapes. Counters are relatively compact and the curves are weighty, giving the design a dense, steady color on the page. The lowercase shows a two-storey a and g, a teardrop-style ear on g, and an f with a prominent terminal; numerals are similarly sturdy with rounded joins and clear, old-style-inspired shaping.
This face is well suited to headlines, decks, and pull quotes where a strong serif presence is desired. It also works for editorial and magazine typography that benefits from a classic, sturdy texture, and for book covers or poster work that aims for a traditional yet approachable tone.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with an authoritative, editorial presence. Its softened terminals and rounded bracketing add warmth, keeping the voice friendly rather than severe. The heft and contrast lend a sense of confidence suited to established institutions and classic publishing.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif voice with extra weight and sculpted contrast for impact. Rounded terminals and bracketed serifs suggest an emphasis on warmth and readability while maintaining a distinctly classic, print-oriented character.
Spacing reads generous enough for display and headline settings, while the dense stroke mass keeps lines visually cohesive. The design favors rounded joins and subtly cupped/ink-trap-like interiors in some junctions, which adds texture and helps preserve clarity in heavier sizes.