Serif Other Opmav 7 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, posters, branding, editorial, dramatic, refined, theatrical, luxury display, editorial impact, stylized classicism, signature texture, hairline, flared, calligraphic, sculptural, high-fashion.
A decorative serif with extreme stroke modulation: hairline joins and thin horizontals contrast against broad, inky verticals and curved swells. The design leans on sharp, wedge-like serifs and tapered terminals, with frequent incision-like gaps and ribbon bands cutting through bowls and counters, creating a split-stroke illusion. Capitals feel stately and wide in gesture, while the lowercase keeps a moderate x-height with pronounced ascenders and tightly controlled, stylized curves. Numerals follow the same sculpted logic, alternating delicate hairlines with heavy crescents and cut-in details for a distinctly display-oriented texture.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine mastheads, fashion and beauty packaging, campaign headlines, posters, and brand wordmarks where its sculpted contrast and interior cutlines can function as a signature detail. It can also work for short pull quotes or section openers, but its delicate hairlines and decorative interruptions make it less appropriate for dense body copy.
The overall tone is luxurious and high-drama, mixing classic serif formality with a distinctly modern, stylized edge. It reads as couture and editorial—polished and elegant, but also intentionally attention-grabbing due to the cut-through strokes and sharp, theatrical contrast.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classical high-contrast serif through ornamental carving and split-stroke effects, prioritizing distinctive silhouette and luxurious texture over neutral readability. Its consistent use of cut-through bands suggests a deliberate effort to create a recognizable, art-directed voice for contemporary editorial and branding contexts.
The inner cutlines and interrupted strokes become a primary visual motif, especially noticeable in rounded letters (C, O, Q, e) and in the more ornamental figures. Because many horizontals and joins are extremely thin, the face rewards larger sizes and generous reproduction conditions where the fine details and negative cuts remain crisp.