Serif Normal Obrif 11 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, reports, classic, bookish, formal, old-style, readability, traditional tone, editorial utility, long-form comfort, bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, generous spacing, open counters, lively rhythm.
This is a conventional serif with bracketed, softly tapered serifs and moderate stroke modulation. The letterforms are broadly proportioned with ample sidebearings, giving lines an airy, unhurried color. Curves are smooth and full, with open apertures and rounded joins that keep counters clear in text. Numerals and capitals share the same steady, traditional construction, with sturdy verticals and calm, balanced curves.
It is well suited to long-form reading—books, essays, and magazine text—where open counters and generous spacing support comfortable scanning. The sturdy capitals also work for headings and pull quotes when a traditional, editorial voice is desired, and it can serve well in formal documents that benefit from a familiar serif presence.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a quiet formality that reads as established and dependable. Its broad proportions and softened detailing add a welcoming warmth, avoiding a sharp or austere feel.
The design appears intended as a readable, traditional text serif with broad proportions and softened detailing to maintain clarity and comfort over extended passages. Its measured contrast and bracketed serifs aim to deliver a stable, classic typographic color with an approachable, editorial character.
In the sample text the spacing and word shapes remain stable, and the moderate contrast stays consistent across sizes. Rounded terminals and gently cupped serifs give the texture a slightly human, traditional rhythm rather than a rigid, mechanical one.