Serif Normal Obnof 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Marbach' by Hoftype and 'Frasa' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, book typography, editorial, academic, reports, classic, bookish, formal, literary, traditional, readability, tradition, text setting, editorial tone, bracketed, crisp, sturdy, readable, balanced.
This serif presents a sturdy, oldstyle-leaning structure with bracketed serifs and moderately flared terminals. Strokes show clear but controlled contrast, with smooth joins and a calm, even rhythm across words. Counters are open and proportions feel slightly compact, supporting dense text while keeping letterforms distinct; numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, steady color on the page.
Well-suited to extended reading in books, long-form articles, and other text-forward layouts where a steady rhythm and conventional serif detailing aid legibility. It can also support headings and pull quotes when a classic, print-oriented voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a slightly traditional, editorial feel rather than a sharp modern one. It reads as composed and authoritative, suitable for contexts that want familiarity and trust.
The design appears intended as a reliable, general-purpose text serif with traditional detailing and a measured contrast profile, aiming for readability and a familiar typographic voice across continuous text and mixed-case settings.
Serifs are softly bracketed and often wedge-like, giving the face a firm footing in small to medium sizes. The italic is not shown, and the roman shows consistent spacing and a stable baseline, with a subtle warmth in curved letters and terminals.