Serif Normal Obrus 9 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, headlines, quotations, literary, traditional, refined, formal, editorial voice, book typography, classic elegance, italic emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, dynamic, oblique, bookish.
A slanted serif with pronounced contrast between thick and thin strokes and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a lively, calligraphic rhythm, with tapered terminals, gently cupped entry strokes, and angled stress that reinforces the italic flow. Counters are relatively open and the overall proportions feel generous, giving the text a confident, spacious texture. Numerals and capitals share the same sharp, sculpted detailing, with clear, book-oriented shapes and steady baseline behavior.
Well suited to book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine systems where a refined italic voice is desirable. It can carry subheads, pull quotes, and display lines effectively, and works best when given enough size or print/hi‑DPI conditions to preserve its fine hairlines and sharp serifs.
The design reads as classic and cultivated, with an editorial elegance that feels at home in literary or academic contexts. Its energetic italic movement adds warmth and sophistication without becoming ornamental, conveying a composed, authoritative tone.
Likely intended as a classic, readable serif italic that brings traditional book typographic manners into contemporary page and editorial design. The goal appears to be a balanced mix of refinement and momentum: high-contrast elegance paired with clear, structured letterforms for sustained reading.
The italics are assertive enough to function as a primary voice rather than only an emphasis style, and the high-contrast detailing becomes especially noticeable at larger sizes. The strong diagonal momentum and crisp serifs give words a distinctive silhouette, while maintaining conventional text-serif familiarity.