Serif Normal Selab 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, literary, quotations, classic, formal, refined, text emphasis, classic tone, elegant reading, editorial voice, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, diagonal stress, ball terminals.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a steady rightward slant. Serifs are finely bracketed and sharpened, with tapered entry/exit strokes that suggest a pen-influenced construction. Counters are relatively open and the rhythm is smooth, with slightly variable character widths and crisp joins that keep the texture lively at text sizes. Numerals and capitals maintain the same calligraphic contrast, producing a polished, traditional page color.
Well-suited for editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and long-form articles where an italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, or subheads. It also fits formal communications and classic branding systems that benefit from a traditional, high-contrast serif italic.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a formal, editorial feel. Its italic voice reads expressive yet controlled, lending a refined, slightly dramatic emphasis without becoming decorative.
Designed to provide a conventional, readable italic companion with heightened contrast and a refined, pen-informed character. The intent appears to be dependable text performance while adding a sense of tradition and sophistication to emphasis setting.
Several letters show gently curved terminals and occasional ball-like finishing details, reinforcing the calligraphic impression. The slanted forms remain disciplined and consistent, balancing elegance with readability in continuous text.