Serif Normal Obrew 9 is a regular weight, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, branding, classic, bookish, formal, authoritative, readability, tradition, editorial polish, authority, print tone, bracketed serifs, transitional feel, crisp joins, open counters, calligraphic stress.
This serif typeface shows pronounced thick–thin contrast with a clear vertical stress and crisp, bracketed serifs. Proportions run on the broad side, giving capitals and many lowercase letters generous set width and an airy internal rhythm. Curves are smoothly drawn with tightened joins, while terminals and crossbars stay clean and controlled, producing a refined, print-oriented texture in paragraphs. Numerals and capitals read firmly, with ample counters and a consistent serif treatment that supports continuous reading.
Well suited for long-form reading such as book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where a crisp, classic serif texture is desired. It can also serve effectively in magazine typography and refined branding contexts that benefit from a traditional, authoritative voice—particularly in titles, pull quotes, and other display moments where its contrast can shine.
The overall tone is traditional and literate, with a composed, editorial confidence. Its contrast and generous proportions lend it a slightly ceremonial, publication-ready character that feels suited to established institutions rather than casual or playful settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances refinement with readability. Its broad proportions and disciplined serif construction suggest a focus on producing a confident, polished page color for literary and editorial typography.
At text sizes the face maintains a steady horizontal flow, helped by open bowls and clear differentiation between straight stems and curved strokes. The sample text suggests a strong presence in headings while still retaining the evenness expected from a conventional reading serif.