Serif Normal Obbub 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, newspapers, reports, traditional, literary, formal, authoritative, refined, text reading, classic tone, editorial utility, formal communication, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, crisp, calligraphic, high readability.
A conventional serif design with bracketed serifs, sturdy vertical stems, and clean, open counters. Curves are smoothly modeled with moderate stroke modulation, while terminals often finish in slightly pointed, wedge-like shapes that add crispness without becoming spiky. Proportions feel balanced and text-oriented, with a steady rhythm and clear differentiation between similar forms; the figures and capitals share the same restrained, classical construction.
Well-suited to body copy in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture and dependable legibility are needed. It also fits formal documents, reports, and academic or institutional materials, and can scale up for headlines when a traditional, authoritative presence is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, projecting credibility and quiet formality. Its measured contrast and crisp serifing suggest an editorial, institutional voice rather than a playful or experimental one.
The design appears intended as a versatile, conventional text serif: familiar forms, measured contrast, and crisp detailing aimed at producing a stable, readable paragraph texture across a range of sizes.
In running text, the face maintains an even color and consistent spacing, supporting long-form reading. The shapes stay conservative and familiar, but the slightly sharpened terminals give it a subtly energetic, engraved-like finish.