Serif Normal Obrul 5 is a regular weight, very wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, quotations, branding, literary, classic, refined, formal, readability, elegance, emphasis, tradition, editorial tone, calligraphic, sharp, crisp, bracketed, oblique.
This serif italic shows crisp, high-contrast strokes with hairline horizontals and tapered joins set against fuller verticals. Serifs are finely bracketed and pointed, with a slightly calligraphic, pen-drawn feel that keeps counters open and forms legible despite the slant. The letterfit is generous and the rhythm is lively, with noticeable glyph-to-glyph width variation (for example, broad rounds versus narrower stems) that creates an airy, elegant texture. Numerals and capitals carry strong diagonal stress and long, clean terminals that reinforce the italic flow.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, essays, and book interiors where an elegant italic voice is needed for emphasis, introductions, or pull quotes. It can also serve refined branding, invitations, or cultural communications where a classic serif tone is appropriate, especially at moderate to larger sizes.
The overall tone is polished and literary, suggesting tradition, formality, and a composed editorial voice. Its sharp serifs and animated italic cadence add a touch of drama without becoming ornamental, giving it a poised, authoritative presence.
The design appears intended as a conventional yet expressive italic serif for continuous reading, balancing traditional forms with a pronounced slant and high-contrast detailing to deliver a refined, editorial character.
In text, the thin hairlines and sharp terminals read best when printing or rendering conditions are clean; the design relies on delicate details for its refinement. The italic construction is assertive rather than subtle, so it naturally draws attention and adds emphasis.