Serif Normal Obgeh 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, headlines, brand marks, classic, refined, literary, formal, text readability, editorial polish, classic authority, elegant display, bracketed serifs, crisp, calligraphic stress, sharp terminals, lively rhythm.
A high-contrast serif with clear, calligraphic stress and finely tapered hairlines against sturdier main strokes. Serifs are bracketed and neatly cut, with sharp, clean terminals that give the forms a crisp edge. Proportions feel traditional and slightly varied across glyphs, producing a lively rhythm in both capitals and lowercase. The lowercase shows compact, well-contained counters and a relatively upright stance, while numerals and capitals maintain an even, polished presence at display sizes.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and section headings where contrast and crisp serifs can shine. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding applications that benefit from a traditional, authoritative voice.
The overall tone is classic and refined, with a bookish, editorial character that reads as cultured and formal. Its sharp detailing and contrast add a subtle sense of drama and sophistication, suited to established, traditional aesthetics.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, highly legible serif for reading contexts while adding a more polished, high-contrast finish for elevated editorial and display use. It aims to balance familiar text-serif proportions with sharper detailing to create a distinguished, contemporary-classic impression.
At larger sizes the thin strokes and tight joins become a defining feature, emphasizing elegance and precision. The letterforms keep a conventional structure, but small idiosyncrasies in curves and terminals add personality without departing from a familiar text-serif feel.