Serif Normal Obgen 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, academic, readability, editorial tone, classical feel, elegant display, bracketed, pointed serifs, vertical stress, crisp, bookish.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with sharp, bracketed wedge serifs and a generally vertical stress. Strokes transition from fine hairlines to strong stems, giving a crisp, polished rhythm, especially in capitals with tapered terminals and clean, sculpted joins. Proportions feel on the compact side with relatively economical widths, while counters remain open and clearly drawn. The lowercase shows traditional text-serif construction with a double-storey “a” and “g,” a moderate x-height, and neatly controlled curves that keep the texture even in continuous reading.
Well suited to editorial typography—books, long-form articles, and magazine layouts—where a classic serif texture and strong contrast are desirable. It also performs convincingly in display settings such as headlines, pull quotes, and formal printed materials that benefit from a refined, traditional voice.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking book typography, editorial authority, and a slightly ceremonial formality. Its sharp serifs and contrast add a refined, quietly dramatic edge without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable text serif with elevated contrast and crisp detailing, balancing familiar book-type structures with slightly sharpened, elegant finishing. It aims to deliver an authoritative, literary presence while maintaining a disciplined, even typographic color.
Numerals appear oldstyle-like in behavior with varying heights and pronounced contrast, which reinforces a literary, text-focused feel. The “Q” features a distinctive tail, and the lowercase “f” has a noticeable hooked terminal—details that contribute to a classic, calligraphic-influenced finish.