Serif Normal Obdun 12 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, academic, branding, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, refined, text setting, print elegance, classic authority, editorial clarity, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
A classic serif with sharp, bracketed serifs and pronounced stroke contrast, combining sturdy verticals with tapered joins and subtly flared terminals. The proportions lean traditional, with relatively small lowercase and generous ascenders that give lines an elegant, vertical rhythm. Curves are smoothly modeled (not overly geometric), and letterforms show a slightly calligraphic feel in the way strokes thicken and thin through bowls and arches. Numerals and caps read cleanly and steady, with clear serifs and balanced spacing that supports continuous text.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts where a conventional serif voice is desired. It also fits formal branding, invitations, and headings that benefit from classic credibility and a polished typographic presence.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, projecting seriousness and credibility. It feels suited to editorial and institutional settings, with a refined, classic flavor rather than a trendy or decorative voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that balances readability with an elevated, traditional tone. Its high-contrast modeling and consistent serif treatment suggest a focus on producing a composed page color and a dignified voice for publishing and formal communication.
In the sample text, the combination of strong contrast and crisp serifs creates a bright, print-like texture at larger sizes, while the smaller x-height keeps the lowercase compact and formal. Round letters maintain open counters, and the serif shaping stays consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, helping paragraphs look orderly and composed.