Serif Normal Obbet 11 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Garamond' by ATF Collection (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, institutional, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, text typography, classic voice, print elegance, editorial authority, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, crisp, stately, oldstyle feel.
A traditional serif with sharply cut, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin contrast. Curves show a slightly calligraphic modulation, with sturdy vertical stems and tapered hairlines that stay crisp in the joins. Capitals are broad and steady, while the lowercase has compact bowls and clear, open counters; terminals often finish in small wedges or beaks rather than blunt cuts. Numerals echo the same contrast and serif treatment, giving text a consistent, classical rhythm.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and title pages that benefit from high-contrast elegance and traditional authority.
The overall tone is bookish and authoritative, leaning toward a classic, learned voice rather than a contemporary or minimalist one. Its sharp contrast and sculpted serifs add a sense of refinement and ceremony, making it feel suited to established institutions and traditional publishing.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that balances formal, high-contrast detailing with a steady reading rhythm. It aims to deliver a classic printed-page character—refined serifs, controlled modulation, and a composed presence in both display and extended text.
In text, the face reads with a pronounced vertical emphasis and a lively stroke rhythm that’s especially noticeable in diagonals and curved letters. The spacing appears measured for paragraph setting, while the crisp serifs and hairlines give it a more polished, display-friendly edge at larger sizes.