Serif Normal Obgen 10 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, branding, classic, editorial, literary, refined, formal, editorial text, classic elegance, print tradition, formal tone, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, crisp joins, sharp terminals, open counters.
A compact, high-contrast serif with strong vertical stems and hairline-thin connecting strokes. Serifs are bracketed and neatly tapered, giving the outlines a carved, print-like finish while keeping edges crisp. Curves show a traditional vertical stress, with rounded bowls that stay relatively narrow and controlled. Uppercase proportions are sturdy and disciplined, while the lowercase maintains a clear, readable texture with modest extenders and clean, well-defined joins.
Performs well in book and magazine typography where a classic serif texture is desired, especially at text and subhead sizes. The contrast and refined terminals also suit display applications such as headlines, pull quotes, and identity work that benefits from a traditional, literary voice.
The overall tone is traditional and polished, with an editorial seriousness that reads as established and trustworthy. Its contrast and sharp finishing details add a slightly dramatic, cultivated feel suited to classic publishing and formal communication.
The font appears intended as a conventional, print-oriented serif that balances readability with a refined, high-contrast elegance. It prioritizes a composed text rhythm and classic letter construction for editorial and formal contexts.
The design keeps a steady rhythm in running text, with tight internal shapes and clear differentiation between letterforms. Numerals appear lining and similarly contrasty, matching the text color and maintaining a composed, bookish character.