Serif Other Jodu 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clearface Gothic' by Linotype, 'Clearface Gothic SB' and 'Clearface Gothic SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Holy Cream' by Shakira Studio, 'Cleargothic Pro' by SoftMaker, and 'Clearface Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children's titles, signage, playful, folksy, retro, friendly, storybook, attention grabbing, vintage charm, whimsical display, friendly branding, bulbous, bracketed, soft serifs, rounded joins, compact.
A very heavy serif with soft, rounded contours and pronounced, bracketed serifs that feel carved rather than mechanically constructed. Strokes are broadly weighted with gentle modulation, and terminals frequently end in teardrop- or ball-like shapes that add a bouncy rhythm. Counters are relatively tight and often asymmetrical, while curves swell and taper subtly, giving the letterforms an organic, slightly irregular texture. The overall silhouette reads as chunky and high-impact, with compact internal spaces and a lively, hand-shaped consistency across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, headlines, storefront signage, playful branding, and packaging where a bold, characterful serif is desired. It can also work for short editorial pull quotes or section headers when a warm, vintage accent is needed, but the dense letterforms are less suited to long passages at small sizes.
The font projects a cheerful, nostalgic tone—part circus poster, part storybook display. Its softened serifs and rounded swelling forms keep it approachable and humorous rather than formal, suggesting a handmade, vintage print sensibility. The dense color and quirky detailing give it a confident, attention-grabbing voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a friendly, decorative serif voice—combining traditional serif cues with exaggerated weight, rounded shaping, and whimsical terminals to create a distinctive, retro-leaning display texture.
In text settings the heavy weight creates strong texture and tight spacing, making it most effective at larger sizes where the distinctive terminals and serif bracketing can be clearly seen. Numerals share the same bulbous, poster-like construction, helping headings and short callouts feel unified.