Serif Normal Obroj 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, authoritative, timeless text, editorial clarity, formal tone, print tradition, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, sculpted, oldstyle.
A conventional serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The design shows a slightly calligraphic, sculpted feeling in the curves, with smooth transitions into serifs and carefully tapered stroke endings. Uppercase forms are stately and open, while lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with rounded bowls and moderately sized counters. The overall color is clean and even for a high-contrast serif, with sharp joins and clear, well-separated letter shapes in text.
Well-suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and magazine text where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also works for headlines, pull quotes, and formal printed materials such as programs or invitations, especially when a refined, literary character is appropriate.
The font projects a classic, bookish tone—formal without feeling rigid. Its high-contrast strokes and tidy serifs suggest tradition, care, and editorial polish, lending an air of authority suited to established institutions and long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a broadly usable, traditional text serif that balances elegance with clarity. Its controlled contrast, bracketed serifs, and familiar proportions aim to deliver a timeless reading experience while still providing enough sparkle for prominent titles and short passages.
In the sample text, the face keeps legibility at display-to-text sizes, with distinctive numerals and a clear, traditional ampersand. Curves (notably in S, C, and G) have a gentle, flowing tension that adds elegance without becoming ornate.