Serif Normal Obguy 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, refined, formal, readability, tradition, authority, print tone, refinement, bracketed, crisp, sculpted, calligraphic, bookish.
This serif design shows pronounced stroke contrast with crisp, bracketed serifs and tapered terminals. Curves are smoothly modulated, giving bowls and rounds a sculpted feel, while verticals stay steady and authoritative. The lowercase has compact, traditional forms with a two-storey a and g, a small ear on g, and a modestly angled, lightly bracketed treatment throughout; numerals follow the same high-contrast, old-style-influenced rhythm.
Well-suited to book and magazine typography, editorial layouts, and other long-form reading contexts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also performs convincingly for refined headlines, pull quotes, and formal collateral when set at larger sizes that showcase its contrast and detailing.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a refined, formal presence that feels at home in traditional print settings. Its sharp hairlines and controlled curvature convey seriousness and polish rather than casualness.
The design appears intended as a conventional, versatile text serif that balances classic proportions with sharp, high-contrast refinement. Its consistent modulation and restrained detailing suggest a focus on readability and a familiar, authoritative typographic voice.
Spacing appears comfortable for continuous reading, and the high-contrast detailing becomes especially evident in large sizes where hairlines and bracket transitions read cleanly. The uppercase has a dignified, slightly engraved impression, while the lowercase maintains a steady, text-oriented cadence.