Serif Normal Obmog 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, invitations, classic, formal, literary, refined, trustworthy, readability, tradition, editorial tone, authority, refinement, bracketed, transitional, crisp, calligraphic, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, well-defined bracketed serifs and tapered terminals that give the letterforms a crisp, engraved feel. Proportions are moderately narrow with a steady vertical rhythm; round letters stay relatively open while stems remain firm and straight. Uppercase forms are stately and restrained, while the lowercase shows traditional details such as a two-storey “a,” a looped descender on “g,” and compact, slightly angled joins that reinforce a text-focused construction. Numerals follow the same classical logic, mixing curved and straight strokes with clear weight modulation for an even, authoritative texture in setting.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a traditional serif voice is desired, and it also performs well for headlines and pull quotes that benefit from contrast and crisp finishing. It can support formal branding, programs, and invitation-style materials where a classic, established tone is important.
The overall tone is classic and formal, evoking traditional book typography and editorial seriousness. Its contrast and sharp finishing details add a refined, slightly ceremonial character that feels appropriate for established institutions and heritage-oriented branding.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-oriented serif that balances readability with a refined, high-contrast polish. Its detailing suggests an aim to deliver a familiar literary feel with enough sharpness to carry display roles when set large.
In text, the face maintains a clean, consistent color with pronounced stroke modulation that reads as polished rather than delicate. The ampersand and punctuation harmonize with the serif vocabulary, supporting a cohesive, conventional voice across mixed-case settings.