Serif Normal Obmev 11 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, longform reading, print, classic, formal, literary, traditional, refined, readability, editorial tone, classic utility, print tradition, bracketed serifs, crisp, calligraphic stress, moderate modulation, open counters.
A traditional serif with pronounced stroke modulation and clear bracketed serifs. The letterforms show an upright stance and a steady baseline rhythm, with crisp terminals and tapered joins that suggest a calligraphic influence. Capitals feel relatively wide and stately, while lowercase forms maintain open counters and a balanced, bookish texture; numerals follow the same high-contrast, old-style-inflected construction.
Well-suited to book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desirable. It can also serve for formal headings and pull quotes, especially in print contexts where contrast and serif detail remain crisp.
The overall tone is classic and formal, evoking established editorial and academic typography. Its contrast and crisp finishing lend a refined, authoritative voice that reads as literary rather than casual.
The typeface appears intended as a conventional reading serif that prioritizes familiar proportions, refined contrast, and a dependable paragraph rhythm. Its design choices point toward comfortable longform composition with a traditional, authoritative character.
The design favors clarity through generous internal space and well-defined serifs, producing a composed, slightly stately color in paragraphs. The italics are not shown, so the impression remains centered on the roman’s traditional structure and contrast-driven sparkle.