Serif Contrasted Ofba 7 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, elegant, literary, whimsical, dramatic, classic, display elegance, editorial voice, distinct character, hairline serifs, vertical stress, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with strong verticals and very fine hairlines, creating a bright, shimmering rhythm on the page. Serifs are sharp and delicate, with a lightly calligraphic flavor in the joins and terminals rather than heavy bracketing. Uppercase forms feel stately and slightly condensed in their internal spaces, while lowercase shows noticeable personality in letters like a, g, and y, mixing crisp stems with curved, tapering strokes. Numerals follow the same contrast logic, with thin entry/exit strokes and prominent thick downstrokes that read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to display and short-form settings where the fine hairlines and sharp serifs can remain visible—headlines, pull quotes, magazine titles, and book or album covers. It also works for branding systems that want a classic serif voice with a slightly quirky edge, especially when paired with a simpler text face for longer reading.
The overall tone is refined and literary, balancing classical poise with a subtle eccentricity that keeps it from feeling strictly formal. Its dramatic contrast and lively terminals give it a fashionable, editorial feel, while the slightly playful character in the lowercase adds charm and distinctiveness.
Likely intended as a modern, high-contrast serif for expressive typography—delivering traditional elegance while introducing distinctive, characterful details in the lowercase and figures to stand out in editorial and cultural applications.
The design’s thin details and pointed serifs emphasize clean printing and careful sizing; at smaller text sizes those hairlines may visually soften, but at headline sizes the stroke contrast becomes a defining feature. The sample text shows an even baseline and consistent stress, with a lively texture created by alternating thick verticals and very thin connecting strokes.