Serif Normal Obmev 12 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, academic, print, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, authority, print text, elegance, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, transitional, balanced.
A polished serif with bracketed, finely tapered serifs and clear stroke modulation. The letters show a steady vertical axis, moderate proportions, and a calm rhythm, with rounded curves meeting straighter stems in a controlled, bookish manner. Terminals are mostly sharp and slightly calligraphic, and the numerals follow the same high-contrast logic with elegant curves and sturdy verticals.
Well-suited to book typography, magazine articles, essays, and other editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also support formal documents, academic materials, and print-centric branding that benefits from a credible, classical typographic voice.
The font conveys a traditional, cultivated tone associated with print publishing and established institutions. Its restrained contrast and crisp serifs feel authoritative without becoming ornate, giving text a composed, formal voice suited to long-form reading and carefully set typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, classic reading experience: crisp serifs, controlled contrast, and familiar proportions that create a stable text color while still offering a touch of refinement in curves and terminals.
Spacing appears measured and even in paragraph setting, supporting continuous reading. Uppercase forms feel stately and slightly narrow in presence, while lowercase maintains a clear hierarchy with distinct counters and conservative detailing; overall it reads as a conventional text face with a refined finish.