Serif Normal Obmid 1 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, branding, invitations, literary, formal, classic, refined, text reading, editorial tone, classic authority, print polish, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, open counters, sharp terminals.
This serif design shows crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin contrast, with a steady upright posture and a slightly expansive set. Curves are clean and open, while joins and terminals resolve into sharp, controlled details that feel informed by traditional pen logic. The capitals are stately with generous interior space (notably in C, O, Q), and the lowercase maintains clear differentiation and readable shapes, including a two-storey a and a single-storey g. Numerals appear lining with similarly high-contrast strokes and pointed, tapered endings.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books and essays, as well as magazines and other editorial layouts that benefit from crisp contrast and a classic voice. It can also support refined branding, headlines, and formal printed materials where a traditional serif presence is desired.
Overall it conveys a classic, literary tone—polished and formal without feeling overly ornate. The high-contrast strokes and precise finishing give it an editorial, bookish authority suited to serious, cultivated contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances classical proportions with clean, contemporary drawing, aiming for strong readability paired with a distinctly literary, formal flavor.
Spacing and rhythm read as even and composed, with clear vertical stress and consistent serif treatment across rounds and stems. The ampersand is traditional and sturdy, aligning with the font’s conventional text-seriffed character.