Serif Normal Obmul 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literature, academic, invitations, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, traditional, text reading, traditional tone, editorial elegance, classical refinement, bracketed, wedge serifs, calligraphic, diagonal stress, crisp.
This typeface is a conventional serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a slightly calligraphic, diagonal-stress feel in rounded letters. Serifs are sharp and wedge-like with clear bracketing, giving strokes a tapered, engraved finish rather than blunt terminals. Capitals are stately and fairly wide, with crisp hairlines and strong verticals; the overall rhythm is even and measured. The lowercase shows compact counters and modest apertures, with a two-storey “g” and fairly narrow, upright stems that keep word shapes tidy.
It suits long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also works well for academic materials, cultural institutions, and formal communications where a composed, classical texture supports the content.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a refined, old-style seriousness that reads as authoritative and composed. Its sharp serifs and high contrast add a slightly dramatic, editorial edge without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a time-tested text serif voice with pronounced contrast and crisp, bracketed serifs, balancing readability with an elegant, literary presence. The proportions and detailing suggest it is meant to feel traditional and authoritative in continuous text and refined display settings.
Numerals align with the texty, old-style character: they are high-contrast and gracefully drawn, with noticeable curves and fine terminals that suit continuous reading. In the sample text, the face maintains a consistent color at larger sizes while preserving crisp detail in joins and serifs.