Serif Normal Obbuy 10 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Garamond' by ITC and 'Garamond Nova Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, literary branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, text setting, editorial tone, classic authority, space saving, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle, bookish.
This serif has a compact, text-oriented build with relatively narrow proportions and strong stroke modulation. Serifs are clearly bracketed and slightly flared, with crisp terminals that feel informed by broad-nib calligraphy rather than geometric construction. Curves are smooth and taut, counters stay fairly open for the width, and joins show subtle tension that keeps the texture lively. Numerals follow the same oldstyle sensibility, with varying widths and a distinctive, slightly calligraphic rhythm.
It works well for book and long-form editorial settings where a traditional serif voice is desired, especially in headings, subheads, and pull quotes. The compact width can help fit more characters per line in magazines and newspapers, and it can also serve refined branding and packaging where a classic, authoritative tone is needed.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a measured formality suited to traditional publishing. Its sharp, well-defined serifs and high-contrast strokes lend an editorial refinement, while the slightly humanist shaping keeps it from feeling cold or purely modern.
The design appears intended as a conventional, bookish serif that balances readability with a polished, high-contrast elegance. Its narrow proportions and calligraphic detailing suggest a focus on efficient text setting while preserving a distinctly traditional, print-centric character.
Across both uppercase and lowercase, the design maintains consistent contrast and serif treatment, producing an even, dark typographic color at display sizes. The italic is not shown; the sample demonstrates a steady upright stance with a gently animated baseline rhythm driven by tapered strokes and compact spacing.