Serif Flared Sele 7 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Formata' by Berthold, 'Olpal' by Bunny Dojo, 'Ephemera Nickson Pro One' by Ephemera Fonts, 'FTY SKORZHEN' by The Fontry, and 'LFT Etica' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, mastheads, packaging, book covers, authoritative, vintage, dramatic, editorial, solemn, impact, heritage, authority, space saving, editorial tone, condensed, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, vertical stress, compact spacing.
A condensed, heavy serif with compact proportions and strongly modelled stems that widen into subtly flared terminals. Serifs are pronounced and bracketed, giving strokes a carved, tapered feel rather than blunt slab endings. Counters are relatively tight and the overall color is dense, with a steady, low-contrast rhythm and mostly vertical stress. The lowercase keeps a moderate x-height with short ascenders/descenders, while capitals are tall and emphatic; figures are weighty and tightly set, matching the sturdy, compressed texture of the text sample.
Well suited to headlines and short-form editorial typography, such as magazine titles, newspaper-style mastheads, and pull quotes. It also fits posters, book covers, and packaging where a condensed, traditional serif can deliver strong presence in limited horizontal space.
The font projects an authoritative, old-style editorial presence with a slightly theatrical edge. Its condensed heft and flared finishing evoke traditional print—newspaper mastheads, vintage posters, and heritage branding—where strength and gravitas are more important than delicacy.
Likely designed to provide a condensed, high-impact serif for display and editorial settings, combining classic serif structure with flared stroke endings for a distinctive, historic print character. The goal appears to be bold readability and authority at larger sizes while maintaining a cohesive, compact rhythm.
In continuous text the face produces a dark, compact block with strong verticals and clear word shapes, making it especially assertive at display sizes. The pronounced serifs and tight interior spaces can feel intense in long passages, but they contribute to a distinctive, high-impact typographic voice.