Serif Normal Vale 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, headlines, invitations, classic, refined, formal, literary, text setting, editorial tone, classic authority, print elegance, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, vertical stress, flared terminals.
This serif typeface shows crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation, with vertical stress and sharp, tapered finishing strokes. Capitals are stately and open, with ample interior space and carefully controlled curves, while lowercase forms keep a steady text rhythm with slightly compact counters and a clear, traditional construction. Details such as the pointed joins, tapered arms, and distinct ball terminals (notably on forms like the lowercase j) add a subtle calligraphic edge without becoming decorative. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and clear differentiation across figures.
It is well suited to book typography, long-form editorial, and magazine work where a classic serif voice is desired. The design also performs convincingly in display settings—headlines, pull quotes, and formal announcements—where its contrast and sharp details can add gravitas and elegance.
The overall tone is polished and bookish, projecting a sense of tradition, authority, and refinement. Its contrast and sharp finishing give it a slightly dramatic, editorial feel, suited to sophisticated and formal settings rather than casual or utilitarian ones.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif with a refined, print-oriented character, balancing traditional proportions with crisp detailing for strong typographic presence in both reading and editorial display contexts.
In text, the face maintains a composed rhythm with strong verticals and clean spacing, producing a clear, confident line of reading. The combination of sharp terminals and bracketed serifs gives it a crisp print-like presence, especially at larger sizes where the contrast and details become more pronounced.