Serif Normal Onka 7 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazine titles, branding, authoritative, classic, formal, bookish, impact, tradition, authority, readability, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, strong contrast, robust, sculpted.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and clearly bracketed serifs. Strokes are broad and weighty, with smooth transitions into serifs and frequent rounded, ball-like terminals in the lowercase. Proportions feel generous and slightly expanded, producing a steady horizontal rhythm; counters are open enough to keep large text readable despite the heavy color. Uppercase forms are stately and compact, while lowercase shows traditional detailing with a two-storey “g” and ample curves that give the design a sculpted, ink-trap-free appearance.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and other prominent editorial typography where its strong contrast and substantial weight can create impact. It would also work well for book covers, mastheads, and brand marks that benefit from a classic, established serif voice. For smaller text, it is likely most comfortable when given sufficient size and spacing to avoid looking too dense.
The overall tone is traditional and assertive, with a distinctly editorial presence. It reads as confident and established—appropriate for settings that want to signal credibility and heritage rather than minimalism. The lively terminals add a touch of warmth, keeping the voice from feeling overly severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif silhouette with extra visual authority, pairing classic proportions with bolder stroke mass and expressive terminals. Its detailing suggests a focus on strong typographic color and recognizable, traditional letterforms for editorial and branding contexts.
Figures appear designed to harmonize with the heavy text weight, with strong vertical stress and clear, old-style-like shaping. The design maintains consistent serif logic and contrast across the set, giving it a cohesive, classic page texture at display and headline sizes.