Serif Normal Obnub 6 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, print, invitations, classic, bookish, formal, literary, traditional, readability, editorial tone, classic refinement, print emphasis, bracketed, crisp, contrasty, calligraphic, transitional.
This serif shows crisp, bracketed serifs and a clearly modulated stroke, with strong thick–thin contrast that remains controlled in text. The forms are upright and fairly open, with rounded bowls and carefully tapered joins that give counters a clean, even color on the page. Terminals are mostly sharp or slightly teardrop-like rather than blunt, and curves resolve with a subtle calligraphic tension. Overall proportions feel generously set for display and comfortable for reading, with consistent spacing and a steady baseline rhythm.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a classic serif texture is desired, and it also performs confidently for headlines, subheads, and pull quotes. It can support formal print applications—programs, certificates, and invitations—where a traditional, polished typographic voice is appropriate.
The tone is traditional and literary, with a poised, editorial presence that reads as established and trustworthy. Its contrast and refined finishing add a touch of formality, lending an authoritative voice without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances readability with a refined, print-oriented finish. Its consistent modulation and restrained detailing suggest a focus on dependable setting for editorial use while still providing enough character for prominent titles.
In the sample text, the font maintains clarity at larger sizes, where the contrast and bracketed serifs become a defining texture. Uppercase shapes feel stately and structured, while lowercase remains straightforward and readable, keeping the overall impression conventional and composed.