Serif Normal Afkem 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, literature, branding, elegant, literary, formal, refined, classic, text elegance, classic tone, editorial clarity, bracketed serifs, hairline joins, teardrop terminals, calligraphic stress, oldstyle figures.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines and heavier verticals, using bracketed serifs and subtly tapered, calligraphic stroke endings. Curves are smoothly drawn and slightly modulated, with a gently organic rhythm rather than a rigid geometric feel. The capitals read stately and balanced, while the lowercase shows traditional proportions with a moderate x-height and clear differentiation between rounds, stems, and bowls. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and a more text-oriented rhythm than lining figures.
Well-suited to editorial typography, long-form reading, and book or magazine layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also works for refined branding, invitations, and headlines when set with enough size and leading to let the thin strokes breathe.
The overall tone is classic and refined, with a bookish, editorial elegance that feels established and trustworthy. Its sharp contrast and poised shapes lend a slightly luxurious, traditional voice suited to formal communication.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-forward serif with elevated contrast and carefully finished details, aiming for a timeless, literary presence across running text and display settings.
Details like the two-storey forms, the distinctive curved descenders, and the angled stress in round letters reinforce a traditional serif construction. The punctuation and mixed-case sample show consistent spacing and a smooth typographic color, with contrast becoming more pronounced at larger sizes.