Serif Normal Obguk 17 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial design, longform reading, headlines, classic, literary, formal, refined, editorial, text readability, traditional tone, editorial polish, typographic refinement, bracketed serifs, transitional, crisp, calligraphic stress, open counters.
This serif features crisp, bracketed serifs and clearly modulated strokes with pronounced thick–thin contrast. Letterforms are upright with a steady baseline and a calm rhythm, pairing relatively narrow stems with broad, rounded bowls and open counters. Curves show a subtle calligraphic stress, and terminals are clean and finely finished rather than blunt. The lowercase maintains a balanced proportion and readable spacing, while capitals feel stately and evenly structured; numerals align with the same contrast and clarity, with generous interior space (notably in 8 and 0).
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and articles, where its open counters and orderly rhythm support sustained legibility. It also works effectively for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and section titles when a traditional, refined serif voice is needed.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting authority without feeling ornate. It reads as polished and traditional, suited to settings where a conservative, cultivated voice is desired.
The font appears intended as a conventional text serif that balances elegance and practicality: strong contrast and crisp serifs for a refined look, paired with open forms and consistent proportions for comfortable reading.
The design emphasizes sharp joins and tidy serifs that hold up well at text sizes while still showing elegant contrast in larger display use. Diagonal forms (V, W, Y) and the curved letters (C, G, S) keep a controlled, restrained silhouette, contributing to a measured, editorial texture.