Serif Normal Obgov 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, long-form reading, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, trustworthy, text readability, editorial tone, classic revival, print clarity, formal branding, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, calligraphic stress, humanist, open counters.
A conventional serif with bracketed wedge serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes show a subtly calligraphic, diagonally stressed construction, with rounded joins and gently tapered terminals that keep the color lively without becoming sharp or brittle. Proportions lean moderately wide with generous apertures and open counters, and the lowercase reads with steady rhythm and clear differentiation between characters. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, pairing sturdy stems with finer connecting strokes for a cohesive text texture.
Well suited to book and editorial typography, including magazines, essays, and other long-form reading where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also works for formal headings, institutional communications, and printed materials that benefit from a composed, literary tone.
The overall tone is classical and editorial, suggesting tradition and authority rather than novelty. Its crisp contrast and composed detailing convey refinement and seriousness, with a slightly humanist warmth that keeps longer passages from feeling overly rigid.
The design appears intended as a dependable, classic text serif that blends familiar book typography cues with enough contrast and finesse to perform in headings. Its open forms and measured proportions prioritize readability while preserving a refined, authoritative character.
In text, the face maintains a consistent gray with clear word shapes and strong vertical emphasis, while the contrast adds sparkle at larger sizes. The design balances robust serifs and sturdy main strokes against fine hairlines, giving it a polished look suited to both display lines and body copy when spacing is handled with care.