Serif Contrasted Tife 7 is a very bold, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pergamon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine titles, branding, packaging, authoritative, editorial, classical, dramatic, formal, display impact, classic prestige, editorial voice, brand presence, swash tail, ball terminals, teardrop terminals, sharp serifs, vertical stress.
A heavy, high‑contrast serif with pronounced vertical stress and crisp, finely tapered hairlines. The design pairs thick main stems with sharp, unbracketed serifs and pointed wedge-like terminals, creating a sculpted, punchy texture. Curves show tight joins and teardrop/ball-like finishing in places (notably in the lowercase), while counters are relatively compact for the overall width, helping the letters read as dense and emphatic. Numerals and capitals share the same assertive build, with strong horizontals and clean, upright stance.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, mastheads, cover lines, and bold editorial pull quotes where contrast and presence are advantages. It can also work for branding and packaging that aims for a classic, premium voice, especially when used at larger sizes where the fine hairlines and sharp serifs remain clear.
The overall tone is commanding and traditional, with a dramatic, high-end editorial presence. Its bold contrast and sharp finishing evoke classic print typography—confident, serious, and slightly theatrical—well suited to statements that need visual weight and prestige.
The font appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with maximal impact: strong verticals, crisp hairlines, and distinctive terminal detailing for memorable display typography. Its design balances traditional high-contrast structure with a few characterful touches to stand out in titles and brand marks.
The uppercase Q features a distinctive long, sweeping tail that adds personality without shifting the font into a decorative script feel. Lowercase forms show lively terminal shapes (including rounded/teardrop endings) that soften the rigidity of the sharp serifs and keep the rhythm energetic at display sizes.