Serif Normal Obdey 6 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, editorial voice, classic readability, elegant display, institutional tone, bracketed serifs, hairline stress, crisp, oldstyle influence.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick-to-thin modulation. The letterforms show a traditional, slightly calligraphic stress with hairline joins and tapered terminals, producing a sharp, polished texture in both uppercase and lowercase. Capitals are stately and well-proportioned, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation and a steady rhythm; the figures follow the same contrasty, serifed construction for an integrated text color.
Works well for book and long-form editorial typography where a classic serif voice is desired, and it also performs strongly in headlines, pull quotes, and magazine layouts that benefit from crisp contrast. It can support branding and identity applications aiming for heritage, credibility, or a literary feel, especially at display and subhead sizes.
The overall tone is classic and formal, with an editorial seriousness that reads as traditional and authoritative. Its sharp contrast and refined details give it a cultivated, bookish character that feels suited to established institutions and curated content.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, readable serif with elevated contrast and refined finishing, combining familiar text-serif proportions with a more polished, print-like sharpness. Its consistent construction across letters and numerals suggests a focus on coherent editorial typography and classic presentation.
At larger sizes the thin strokes and fine serifs become a defining feature, creating an elegant sparkle, while at smaller sizes they may appear more delicate. The design balances a conventional text-serif structure with slightly expressive terminals and curves that keep it from feeling purely utilitarian.