Serif Normal Onma 7 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acreva' by Andfonts, 'Octava' and 'Selina' by ParaType, and 'Gart Serif' by Vitaliy Gotsanyuk (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, posters, traditional, authoritative, bookish, formal, authority, readability, print tradition, editorial voice, bracketed, ball terminals, oldstyle, robust, ink-trap feel.
A robust serif with strongly bracketed serifs, rounded joins, and a noticeably calligraphic modulation through curved strokes. The capitals are wide and steady with softened internal corners and classic, slightly flared terminals, while the lowercase shows compact proportions and firm verticals. Serifs read as wedge-like and well-integrated rather than slabby, giving the forms a carved, print-oriented texture. Numerals are heavy and stable, with clear differentiation and generous curves that match the lowercase rhythm.
This typeface is well-suited for headlines and short-to-medium editorial passages where a strong, classic serif voice is desired. It can work effectively for magazine titles, book covers, pull quotes, and poster typography where a dense, authoritative texture helps anchor the page.
The overall tone feels traditional and editorial—confident, authoritative, and suited to established publishing aesthetics. Its weight and sturdy detailing communicate seriousness and reliability, with a subtle warmth from rounded terminals and bracketing that keeps it from feeling overly rigid.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, print-forward serif with a commanding presence and traditional proportions. It balances classic letterform construction with weighty strokes and rounded detailing to create strong readability and a familiar, editorial personality.
The font maintains a consistent, dark typographic color with tight interior spaces in letters like a, e, and s, producing strong presence at display sizes. Details such as ball terminals (notably in the lowercase) and softened stroke endings add a slightly vintage, print-era character without becoming decorative.