Serif Normal Obbem 10 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, branding, literary, traditional, refined, formal, bookish, readability, classic tone, editorial authority, heritage feel, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, crisp, stately.
A classic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a gently calligraphic influence: slightly tapered joins, subtly flared stroke endings, and round counters that stay open at text sizes. Proportions are on the broader side with steady spacing, and the overall rhythm feels even and well-balanced from capitals through numerals.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its contrast and bracketing create a confident, classic texture. It also fits institutional or premium branding, cover titling, and report typography that benefits from a traditional serif voice.
The tone is literary and traditional, conveying editorial seriousness with a refined, cultivated finish. Its contrast and sharp serif details add a sense of dignity and formality without feeling overly ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a polished, heritage feel—aiming for readability and an authoritative presence while keeping details restrained and consistent across the set.
Uppercase forms read sturdy and stately, while the lowercase retains a comfortable, familiar texture suited to continuous reading. Numerals appear lining and proportionally consistent, matching the text color and contrast of the alphabet.