Serif Normal Obgar 6 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, invitations, classic, formal, refined, text reading, classic tone, editorial polish, traditional typography, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, delicate, oldstyle figures.
A high-contrast serif with slim hairlines and weighty verticals, showing clear, bracketed serifs and subtly tapered strokes. The forms lean toward transitional book type: capitals are stately and proportioned, with smooth curves and controlled join behavior, while lowercase shows a compact rhythm and a moderate x-height. Terminals often finish in small wedges or teardrop-like shapes, giving curves a lightly calligraphic feel without becoming decorative. Numerals include oldstyle figures that vary in height and sit naturally within text, reinforcing a traditional reading texture.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books and editorial pages, where its traditional proportions and bracketed serifs support a familiar text rhythm. It can also serve for refined display use—pull quotes, headlines, or formal collateral—especially when a classic, print-leaning voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, with a measured authority typical of literary and editorial typography. Its crisp contrast and tidy detailing feel formal and polished, suited to content that aims for tradition, clarity, and a touch of elegance.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a classic, transitional sensibility, balancing readability with pronounced contrast and elegant detailing. Oldstyle numerals and restrained terminals suggest an aim toward bookish, editorial typography rather than overt stylization.
In the sample text, the font maintains a steady color with distinctly sharp hairlines that add sparkle at larger sizes, while the bracketed serifs help keep lines cohesive. The italic is not shown; the presentation suggests a design optimized for upright text settings where contrast and serif structure carry the character.