Serif Normal Obbir 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, academic, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, readability, tradition, editorial tone, typographic texture, warm authority, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, ball terminals, calligraphic, lively.
This serif face shows crisp, bracketed serifs and noticeably modulated strokes, with strong vertical stress and sharp, clean joins. Curves are generously rounded and slightly organic, while terminals frequently finish in small balls or tapered flicks that add texture without becoming ornamental. Proportions are traditional and steady, with moderate counters and a slightly compact, sturdy feel in the lowercase; the italics are not shown, and the roman maintains an even, readable rhythm across words. Figures appear as oldstyle forms, integrating smoothly with lowercase text color rather than standing as uniform lining digits.
This font is well-suited to book and long-form editorial settings where a traditional serif texture and strong readability are desired. It also performs effectively for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and section openers that benefit from a classic, authoritative tone while retaining a slightly lively, human finish.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a confident, authoritative voice suited to traditional publishing. Subtle calligraphic cues and lively terminals keep it from feeling rigid, lending a warm, human quality that reads as established and trustworthy rather than purely technical.
The design appears intended as a conventional, general-purpose text serif with refined contrast and familiar proportions, offering dependable readability while adding subtle personality through ball terminals and calligraphic shaping. It aims to deliver a literary, established voice that works across a wide range of editorial hierarchies.
Uppercase forms are stately and well-balanced, with clear serif presence and controlled contrast that stays consistent across the alphabet. The lowercase features distinctive, characterful details—especially in letters like a, g, y, and t—creating a recognizable texture at both display and text sizes. The font’s strong punctuation and robust capitals support emphatic editorial typography in running text.