Serif Normal Obrif 7 is a regular weight, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, branding, classic, bookish, formal, refined, readability, editorial tone, traditional authority, elegant text, bracketed, calligraphic, flared, transitional, crisp.
A conventional serif with pronounced stroke contrast and a crisp, engraved-like finish. Serifs are bracketed and slightly flared, with sharp terminals on diagonals and tapered joins that add a subtle calligraphic rhythm. Capitals are stately and open, with generous interior counters; lowercase forms keep a steady, readable texture with moderate extenders and clear differentiation between similar shapes. Numerals show oldstyle influence in their curving, slightly varied silhouettes, maintaining the same contrast and serif treatment as the letters.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts where a classical serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for headings, pull quotes, and formal branding that benefits from a traditional, cultivated typographic voice.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, leaning toward an editorial voice associated with books and established institutions. Its sharp, high-contrast detailing reads as refined and serious rather than casual, giving text a composed, authoritative presence.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional text serif that balances elegance with clarity. Its contrast and sharpened terminals aim to bring refinement and authority to reading sizes while preserving an even, familiar typographic color across paragraphs.
The sample paragraph demonstrates even spacing and a consistent baseline, with punctuation and curves (notably in Q, g, e, and s) showing tight, controlled modulation. Diagonal strokes in letters like V, W, X, and Y terminate cleanly with pointed, well-defined ends, reinforcing a polished, print-centric character.