Serif Contrasted Onmo 7 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century 751' by Bitstream (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book covers, posters, elegant, formal, literary, classic, editorial impact, classic refinement, typographic contrast, print elegance, crisp, refined, sharp, bracketless, display-ready.
A high-contrast serif with vertical stress, pronounced thick-to-thin transitions, and very fine hairline serifs. The letterforms feel broad and open, with generous internal counters and a steady, upright rhythm. Serifs are clean and mostly unbracketed, giving terminals a crisp, engraved look. Curves are smooth and controlled, with relatively tight joins and sharp apexes on forms like A, V, and W, while round letters keep a strong, polished silhouette.
This font is well suited to editorial headlines, magazine typography, book covers, and refined promotional layouts where high contrast can be shown at comfortable sizes. It can also work for pull quotes and section openers, especially when paired with a simpler companion for long-form body text.
The overall tone is refined and editorial, combining a classical bookish presence with a slightly dramatic, high-contrast sparkle. It reads as formal and confident, suited to contexts where typographic sophistication is part of the message.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern take on classic high-contrast serif construction: wide, open shapes for clarity, paired with sharp hairlines and crisp serifs to create an upscale, print-forward impression.
In text, the contrast produces a lively shimmer: heavy verticals anchor the line while hairlines and serifs add delicacy. The numerals share the same crisp finishing and contrast, helping them feel consistent in headlines and typographic settings where figures need to look intentional rather than purely utilitarian.