Serif Contrasted Okba 7 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bauer Bodoni' by Bitstream, 'Bauer Bodoni' by Linotype, 'Scotch' by Positype, 'Walburn' by Shinntype, and 'Bodoni Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, luxury, dramatic, classic, refined, elegance, prestige, impact, editorial voice, display focus, didone, hairline serifs, vertical stress, crisp, formal.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stems and razor-thin hairlines, producing a sharp light–dark rhythm across text. Serifs are fine and clean with minimal bracketing, and terminals tend toward crisp, flat cuts rather than calligraphic swelling. Proportions are classic and slightly condensed in feel, with tall capitals, a moderate x-height, and compact apertures that emphasize the vertical stress. The numerals and lowercase show strong modulation and tight interior spaces, giving the design a polished, print-oriented appearance.
Best suited to large sizes where the contrast and hairline detailing can stay clear—editorial headlines, magazine mastheads, pull quotes, and high-end branding. It can also work for formal packaging and invitations when printed well and given adequate size and spacing.
The overall tone is elegant and authoritative, with a distinctly fashion-and-publishing sensibility. Its dramatic contrast and delicate detailing communicate refinement, ceremony, and a sense of premium craft.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary, high-fashion interpretation of classic high-contrast serif forms, prioritizing elegance, sharpness, and visual drama for display typography.
At display sizes the hairlines and sharp joins read as crisp and luxurious, while in longer text the tight counters and fine connecting strokes make the texture feel dense and high-impact. The design’s strong verticality and narrow internal spaces create an assertive, headline-forward presence.