Serif Normal Otrij 7 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, book titling, posters, classic, formal, assertive, literary, impact, tradition, authority, editorial tone, bracketed, crisp, sculpted, display-friendly, oldstyle figures.
A robust serif with sharply tapered, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation that creates a crisp, sculpted color on the page. Uppercase forms are relatively broad with confident vertical stress, while counters are compact and the joins are tight, helping the face hold together at larger sizes. The lowercase shows traditional proportions with a two-storey “a,” a compact “e,” and a “g” with a prominent ear, paired with short, sturdy terminals that keep the rhythm energetic. Numerals appear oldstyle with noticeable ascenders/descenders and strong contrast, matching the texty, bookish construction while still reading as punchy in bold settings.
Well-suited for headlines, deck copy, and editorial typography where a traditional serif voice is desired with extra impact. It can also serve book and journal titling, pull quotes, and poster typography that benefits from high-contrast elegance and a strong, dark presence.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a distinctly formal voice that feels at home in traditional publishing and institutional contexts. Its high-contrast sparkle and dark, confident stems give it an assertive presence, leaning more toward headline drama than quiet neutrality.
The font appears designed to deliver a conventional serif reading model with heightened contrast and weight, aiming for a refined yet forceful look that performs especially well in display and editorial settings.
The design’s sharp serif treatment and dense interior spaces create a strong, high-ink impression, especially in the uppercase and around round letters like O/C/G. In running text, the contrast and tight apertures add liveliness, but the face will feel most comfortable when given some size and breathing room.