Serif Normal Obnes 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, refined, formal, authoritative, text readability, traditional tone, editorial utility, timelessness, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, diagonal stress, calligraphic, bookish.
This is a traditional serif with bracketed, gently tapered serifs and moderate stroke contrast. Curves show a subtle diagonal stress, giving round forms a slightly calligraphic rhythm. Proportions are balanced rather than condensed or wide, with open counters and a steady, even texture in text. The lowercase includes a two-storey “a” and “g,” and the numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and ascenders/descenders, reinforcing a classic reading-oriented character.
It suits extended reading in books and long-form editorial layouts where a steady serif texture and comfortable counters matter. The oldstyle numeral styling also fits body copy in magazines, essays, and reports where figures are meant to blend into running text rather than stand out like lining numerals.
The tone feels established and literary, with a calm, editorial gravitas. It reads as polished and trustworthy rather than flashy, suggesting a conventional, time-tested voice suitable for serious content.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar, classical structure. Details like bracketed serifs, moderate contrast, and oldstyle figures suggest a focus on traditional typography conventions for continuous text.
Capitals are crisp and fairly reserved, with clean joins and modest flare at terminals. The italic is not shown; the overall set leans on restrained detailing and consistent serif shaping to maintain a smooth typographic color across lines.