Serif Normal Obdat 10 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, print, headings, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, text setting, space economy, classical tone, editorial clarity, formal voice, bracketed, sharp, crisp, elegant, bookish.
A crisp serif design with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed, gently tapered serifs. Capitals are relatively narrow with tall proportions and clean, straight-sided stems, while round letters keep a controlled, slightly condensed oval. Lowercase shows a compact x-height with clear ascenders and descenders, and a traditional two-storey construction for letters like a and g. Terminals are mostly sharp and deliberate, with subtle calligraphic influence in joins and curves; spacing and rhythm read even and text-oriented rather than display-experimental.
Well-suited to book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and other print-centric settings where a classic serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for headings, chapter titles, and institutional or academic materials that benefit from a refined, traditional typographic voice.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking established editorial typography and book culture. Its contrast and narrow stance lend a poised, formal voice that feels suited to serious, authoritative messaging rather than casual or knownly playful contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-first serif with elevated contrast and disciplined proportions, aiming for a familiar, authoritative reading experience. Its narrow construction and crisp detailing suggest an emphasis on economy of space without abandoning classical letterforms.
The numeral set follows the same high-contrast logic, with strong verticals and fine hairlines, giving figures a classical, old-style-influenced feel in texture even when set alongside capitals. In continuous text, the compact lowercase and relatively large capitals create a slightly stately cadence with a pronounced vertical rhythm.