Serif Normal Obbuj 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, traditional, readability, bookwork, tradition, editorial tone, formal clarity, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, diagonal stress, open counters.
A classic serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a gently modulated stroke. The forms show oldstyle influences: rounded bowls with subtle diagonal stress, moderate contrast, and a steady, readable rhythm in text. Capitals are sturdy and proportionally generous, while lowercase features open counters and softly tapered terminals; details like the two-storey a, the ear on g, and the curved tail of Q reinforce a traditional book-face construction. Numerals are lining and well-proportioned, with clear differentiation and restrained ornamentation.
Well-suited to book interiors, editorial layouts, and other extended-reading contexts where a conventional serif is expected. It can also serve academic materials, reports, and formal communications, and scales effectively for headings when a classic, understated voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, conveying a sense of authority and editorial polish. It feels familiar and trustworthy, with a quiet formality that suits long-form reading and established institutions rather than experimental or loud branding.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and typographic familiarity. Its moderate contrast and bracketed serifs aim for a balanced page texture and a timeless, print-oriented character.
In the sample text, word shapes remain consistent and even, with comfortable spacing and a calm baseline color. The italic is not shown; the displayed style reads as a straightforward roman suitable for sustained paragraphs and typographic hierarchy through size rather than stylistic extremes.