Serif Normal Obmem 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, headlines, classic, formal, literary, refined, classic text, editorial polish, traditional authority, print voice, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, bookish, traditional.
This serif typeface shows crisp, high-contrast strokes with pronounced thick–thin modulation and finely bracketed serifs. Curves are smooth and controlled, with relatively narrow apertures and compact interior counters that give the letters a focused, polished texture. Proportions lean traditional: capitals are stately and slightly condensed in feel, while the lowercase presents a short x-height and clear vertical stress, producing a measured rhythm in text. Numerals follow the same contrast and serif treatment, with elegant curves and tapered terminals that keep the set cohesive.
Well-suited to editorial and book-oriented settings where a classic serif voice is desired, including magazines, essays, and long-form reading. It also performs nicely for display applications such as headings, pull quotes, and titling where its contrast, crisp serifs, and traditional proportions can provide a refined, authoritative presence.
The overall tone is classical and formal, evoking printed literature and established editorial typography. Its sharp detailing and restrained rhythm feel refined and authoritative rather than casual, lending a traditional, slightly ceremonial character to headlines and text alike.
The design intention appears to be a conventional, literature-friendly serif with elevated contrast and careful serif detailing, aimed at producing a refined, traditional reading experience. Its proportions and controlled rhythm suggest an emphasis on classic typographic conventions and a polished editorial voice.
In the sample text, the tight x-height and strong contrast create a distinctly typographic “color,” with noticeable sparkle along horizontals and serifs. The design reads cleanly at larger sizes where the fine hairlines and shaping can be appreciated, while its compact lowercase proportions contribute to a more old-style, bookish texture.