Serif Normal Obril 6 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, body text, print, invitations, literary, refined, classic, formal, text reading, classic tone, print elegance, editorial utility, bracketed, transitional, crisp, elegant, bookish.
This serif design combines sharp, tapered serifs with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a relatively open, even rhythm. Letterforms are upright with crisp terminals, bracketed serifs, and smooth, controlled curves, giving the face a polished, text-oriented color. Capitals feel stately and well-proportioned, while the lowercase shows clear differentiation and comfortable spacing, with moderately tall ascenders and a steady baseline. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and small finishing details that read as traditional rather than geometric.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where contrast and crisp serifing can enhance the page. It also fits formal print applications such as programs, invitations, and brand collateral that benefit from a classic, cultivated voice.
The overall tone is literary and composed, with a refined, old-world confidence suited to serious reading and cultured presentation. It suggests classic publishing sensibilities—measured, articulate, and quietly authoritative—without feeling ornate or decorative.
The design appears intended as a conventional, publication-ready serif with a refined contrast model and traditional detailing, aiming for clarity at text sizes while retaining an elegant, cultured presence in display settings.
Distinctive finishing touches—like subtle ball/teardrop terminals in places and the pronounced contrast on diagonals—add character while keeping the texture consistent in paragraph settings. The italic is not shown; the samples indicate the roman has enough nuance to carry emphasis through size and spacing rather than flamboyant detail.