Serif Normal Maje 7 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Thermal' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, authoritative, traditional, formal, stately, impact, heritage, readability, authority, hierarchy, bracketed, ball terminals, beaked serifs, rounded joins, softened.
A robust serif with pronounced stroke modulation and substantial, bracketed serifs that flare into slightly beaked terminals. Counters are compact and rounded, while curves show a controlled, slightly bulbous shaping that gives the letters a dense, sculpted silhouette. The texture is dark and steady, with clear vertical stress and crisp transitions between thick stems and thinner connecting strokes. Lowercase forms keep a conventional structure, with a two-storey a and single-storey g, and punctuation-like details (dots, terminals) reading as rounded, ball-like accents.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium text where a strong serif voice is desired, such as editorial layouts, book and magazine titling, theatrical or event posters, and brand wordmarks. It can also work for pull quotes and section headers where dense color and pronounced contrast help create hierarchy.
The overall tone is classic and assertive, leaning toward a bookish, institutional feel with a hint of vintage display drama. Its heavy presence and crisp serifing convey credibility and seriousness, while the rounded terminals add warmth and approachability.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading experience while amplifying weight, contrast, and serif character for higher-impact typography. It balances familiar text-serif construction with more theatrical terminals and darker overall color to remain legible while commanding attention.
Uppercase proportions feel sturdy and slightly compact, supporting impactful headings. Figures are bold and traditional in feel, with strong curves and clear differentiation in the heavier shapes, contributing to a confident, poster-friendly rhythm.