Serif Normal Obbay 6 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, branding, literary, formal, classical, authoritative, traditional reading, editorial tone, classic refinement, print heritage, formal voice, bracketed, hairline, oldstyle, calligraphic, crisp.
A refined text serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp hairline serifs. Stems are sturdy and vertical, while joins and serifs show gentle bracketing that softens the transitions. The lowercase is compact with relatively short extenders and a modest x-height, producing a quiet, bookish rhythm; counters are open but not overly wide. Capitals are stately and well-proportioned with restrained details, and the figures align with the same contrast-driven texture for consistent color in running text.
This font is well-suited to book typography and long-form editorial work where a classic serif texture is desired. It also performs nicely for magazine features, cultural institutions, and branding that benefits from a traditional, cultivated voice. The strong contrast and neat detailing can add sophistication to headings and pull quotes when given adequate size and spacing.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with a composed, authoritative presence. Its sharp contrast and tapered finishing strokes lend a slightly dramatic, high-end editorial feel without becoming ornamental. The effect is serious and cultivated, suited to content that wants to read as established and trustworthy.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast serif for comfortable reading with a traditional publishing sensibility. It balances crisp detailing with restrained proportions to deliver a polished, established tone across both text and display settings.
Curves terminate with fine, slightly flared endings that keep the forms crisp at display sizes while still reading as a conventional text face. The italics are not shown, but the roman includes subtle calligraphic cues in shapes like the ear and terminals, giving the texture a human, print-classic character.