Serif Normal Arbib 7 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poly' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, packaging, posters, classic, confident, formal, dramatic, expressive italic, classic authority, display emphasis, editorial tone, bracketed, calligraphic, swashy, tapered, lively.
A high-contrast serif with a pronounced rightward slant and calligraphic construction. Strokes move from hairline-thin connections to heavy, teardrop-like terminals, with bracketed serifs and tapered joins that give letters a sculpted, inked feel. The proportions are moderately compact in the lowercase with clear counters, while capitals are broad and weighty, creating strong headline color. Curves and diagonals show subtle swelling and pointed finishing, producing a rhythmic, slightly swashy texture across words.
Best suited for display and editorial settings such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, covers, and branded packaging where its contrast and italic rhythm can be appreciated. It can also work for short bursts of text (subheads, leads, captions) when generous size and spacing are available.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a confident, slightly dramatic flair. It feels rooted in traditional print typography but energized by lively italic motion and sharp finishing details, suggesting sophistication rather than neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with heightened contrast and an expressive italic stance, balancing classic forms with decorative energy for attention-grabbing typography.
In the sample text, the dense weight and high contrast create a strong typographic color that reads as authoritative at larger sizes. The italic angle and terminal shapes add personality, making the texture more expressive than a purely utilitarian book face.