Serif Normal Obrew 11 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, literary, formal, authoritative, classic, scholarly, text readability, editorial tone, classic refinement, print tradition, bracketed, crisp, bookish, transitional, calligraphic.
A conventional serif with crisp bracketed serifs and clearly modulated stroke contrast. The design shows a steady, print-oriented rhythm: vertical stems read firm and straight while curves transition smoothly into thin hairlines. Capitals are stately and open, with balanced proportions and clean terminals; the lowercase is calm and readable, with a two-storey “a” and “g,” compact apertures, and restrained joins. Numerals follow the same disciplined construction, with strong verticals and fine serifs that keep the set coherent in text.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also serve confidently in reports and academic material, and scales effectively to display sizes for section heads and pull quotes where its contrast and crisp serifs add presence.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, leaning toward a formal, editorial voice rather than a decorative one. Its contrast and crisp detailing suggest seriousness and tradition, giving headings and paragraphs a composed, authoritative feel.
The font appears designed to deliver a traditional, highly legible text serif with refined contrast and measured proportions, aiming for a reliable page color and a timeless, editorial character.
Thin strokes stay delicate but controlled, and the serifs remain consistent across letters and figures, reinforcing a cohesive texture in continuous reading. The sample text shows a stable baseline and even spacing that supports a familiar, print-classic color on the page.