Serif Normal Obguk 12 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, headlines, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, elegance, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, calligraphic, sculpted, crisp.
This serif typeface features pronounced contrast between thick and thin strokes and clearly bracketed serifs with a slightly sculpted, calligraphic feel. Curves are round and generous, with smooth joins and tapered terminals that keep forms sharp without feeling brittle. Proportions are balanced and text-oriented, with moderate apertures and steady rhythm across lowercase and capitals; the lowercase shows traditional details like a double-storey “g” and a softly curved “e” with a small eye. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and tapered finishing strokes that harmonize with the letters.
Well-suited to literary and editorial contexts such as book typography, magazine layouts, and articles where a classic serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for elegant headlines, pull quotes, and brand systems that need a traditional, polished tone, particularly at display and comfortable text sizes.
The overall tone is classical and bookish, evoking established print typography and careful craftsmanship. It reads as poised and trustworthy, with an editorial seriousness suited to long-form reading and formal presentation.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable serif with elevated contrast and traditional letterform cues, aiming to deliver a timeless print-like texture for both text and headline settings.
In the sample text, the strong contrast and fine hairlines give a crisp, upscale texture, especially at larger sizes. The capitals have a dignified presence for headings, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, readable cadence in paragraphs; punctuation and curved letters reinforce the refined, traditional character.