Serif Normal Hikan 7 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, vintage, assertive, dramatic, refined, space-saving, emphasis, classic display, print tone, bracketed, tapered, calligraphic, angular, condensed.
A condensed italic serif with strong vertical stress and tapered, bracketed serifs. Strokes show a clear thick-to-thin modulation, with sharp terminals and occasional ball-like endings in the lowercase. Capitals are tall and compact with pointed joins and narrow bowls, while the lowercase maintains a relatively traditional structure with tightly drawn counters and brisk curves. Overall rhythm is energetic and forward-leaning, with tight spacing tendencies and a distinctly narrow silhouette.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other display roles where a compact italic serif can add punch without taking much horizontal space. It can also work for branding and packaging that aims for a classic, print-forward feel, and for editorial layouts that benefit from a dramatic, condensed emphasis style.
The tone feels classic and emphatic—suited to bold editorial voices and vintage-inspired typography. Its slanted, high-contrast construction adds urgency and drama, while the serif detailing keeps it rooted in traditional print conventions.
Likely designed as a space-saving, high-impact italic serif for display typography, combining traditional serif construction with a more compressed, energetic stance to deliver strong emphasis in headlines and short passages.
The figures are similarly condensed and italic, matching the letterforms’ strong verticality and compact width. In text, the dark color and narrow proportions create a dense texture that reads best when given generous leading and not-too-small sizes.