Serif Normal Obguy 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, text readability, classic tone, editorial voice, formal display, bracketed serifs, tapered stems, sharp terminals, moderate stress, open counters.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with finely tapered hairlines and sturdy vertical stems, producing a crisp, polished texture. Serifs are bracketed and neatly cut, with pointed, calligraphic-feeling terminals in several letters that sharpen the overall silhouette. Proportions feel traditional and balanced, with relatively generous capitals and compact, readable lowercase forms; the italic is not shown, and the roman maintains a steady, upright rhythm. Numerals and capitals share the same formal construction, with smooth curves, controlled joins, and an overall emphasis on clean, editorial clarity.
It’s well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired, as well as magazine typography and formal documents. The crisp contrast and elegant capitals also make it effective for display use such as section heads, pull quotes, and refined invitations or program materials.
The tone is classic and bookish, conveying refinement and authority without becoming ornamental. Its sharp finishing details and bright contrast give it a slightly ceremonial edge suited to formal communication. Overall it reads as composed, cultured, and traditionally “print-like.”
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, authoritative text serif with a refined, high-contrast finish—aiming for familiar readability while adding a touch of sharp, contemporary crispness through pointed terminals and clean bracketing.
In text, the strong contrast and delicate hairlines create a lively light–dark cadence; spacing appears even and the letterforms stay clear at larger sizes. Round letters (like O and Q) are smooth and stately, while diagonals and pointed terminals add crispness and momentum to the line.