Serif Normal Maja 7 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aman' by Blaze Type, 'FF Kievit Serif' by FontFont, and 'PS Fournier Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, authoritative, traditional, stately, classic, classic voice, print impact, editorial presence, brand gravitas, bracketed, wedge serifs, crisp, formal, robust.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modeling and compact, sturdy forms. Serifs are clearly bracketed and often wedge-like, with sharp terminals that give the outlines a crisp, engraved feel. Counters are relatively tight and the overall texture is dark and steady, with strong vertical stress and confident joins. The lowercase shows traditional book-serif proportions, with a single-storey g and a compact, slightly squarish rhythm that holds up well at display sizes.
Well suited to headlines and subheads in editorial layouts, as well as book covers and poster typography where a strong serif presence is desired. It can also work for branding that aims for tradition and gravitas, especially when set with generous spacing and clean supporting typography.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, evoking traditional publishing and institutional design. Its weight and contrast read as serious and confident, with a slightly old-style, printed character rather than a sleek contemporary one.
Likely intended as a conventional, print-oriented serif that delivers a confident, classic voice in prominent sizes. The design emphasizes strong contrast, decisive serifs, and a dark, even texture to create impact while retaining familiar text-serif structure.
Letterforms maintain a consistent, disciplined rhythm across caps and lowercase, and the numerals match the same sturdy, print-forward personality. The shapes favor solidity over delicacy, producing a strong page color and clear word silhouettes.