Serif Other Gobe 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, packaging, posters, branding, quirky, storybook, old-style, expressive, whimsical, character, warmth, heritage, charm, display, bracketed, ball terminals, calligraphic, flared, lively.
This serif presents lively, old-style construction with pronounced stroke contrast and strongly modeled curves. Serifs are bracketed and often flared, with occasional wedge-like endings that create a slightly irregular, hand-influenced rhythm. Bowls are generous and round, counters stay open, and terminals frequently finish in soft teardrops or subtle hooks. Proportions vary noticeably across glyphs, with a compact x-height and relatively tall extenders that give the face a buoyant, slightly theatrical texture in text.
Best suited for display typography where its distinctive serif shaping and lively rhythm can be appreciated—such as headlines, book jackets, editorial openers, posters, and branding. It can also work for short passages in larger sizes when a traditional-yet-playful voice is desired.
The overall tone feels whimsical and characterful, with a gently antiqued, storybook sensibility rather than strict classical neutrality. Its animated terminals and varied proportions add charm and a hint of eccentricity, making lines of text feel warm and personable.
The design appears intended to reinterpret an old-style serif through a more decorative, personality-forward lens, combining classic contrast and bracketed serifs with playful terminals and varied proportions to create a memorable texture.
The caps read stately but not rigid, while the lowercase carries most of the personality through curved joins, ball-like terminals, and occasional asymmetry. Numerals follow the same expressive modulation, favoring rounded forms and decorative foot/terminal treatment that stands out in display settings.