Serif Other Koho 7 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, logotypes, packaging, gothic, dramatic, heraldic, storybook, historic, medieval tone, display impact, ornamental detail, heraldic feel, vintage mood, blackletter-leaning, flared serifs, wedge terminals, angular, calligraphic.
A decorative serif with blackletter-leaning structure and sharply sculpted, wedge-like terminals. Strokes show abrupt transitions between thick verticals and thin connecting strokes, with pointed notches and flared serif forms that create a chiseled silhouette. Counters tend to be compact and teardrop-shaped, while curves are tightened and slightly faceted, giving round letters a carved, engraved feel. The lowercase follows the same angular logic with sturdy stems, short apertures, and a robust, textured rhythm in words.
Best suited for display use such as posters, headlines, book and album covers, and brand marks that want a medieval or gothic accent. It can also work for packaging or labels where a historic, crafted impression is desired, particularly at larger sizes where the angular detailing stays clear.
The overall tone is historic and theatrical, evoking medieval signage, heraldry, and storybook titles. Its assertive shapes and crisp, blade-like terminals feel ceremonial and slightly ominous, lending a dramatic, old-world voice to headlines and short statements.
The design appears intended to blend serif readability with blackletter-inspired drama—using flared wedges, sharp notches, and tight counters to deliver a carved, ceremonial presence for impactful display typography.
In text settings the dark color and spiky details create a strong surface texture, which reads best with generous tracking and ample line spacing. Numerals and capitals are especially attention-grabbing due to their large internal contrasts and pronounced terminal treatments.