Serif Normal Obmot 12 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, refined, text setting, editorial tone, classic revival, elegant contrast, bracketed, flared, crisp, bookish, transitional.
This serif typeface shows crisp, high-contrast strokes with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharply finished terminals. Serifs are bracketed and slightly flared, giving joins a smooth, carved feel while keeping edges clean. Proportions run a bit generous in the caps and overall set width, with relatively open counters and clear interior spaces that help the forms stay readable in text. The lowercase has a traditional structure with a two-storey “g,” a compact, sturdy “a,” and a distinctly tailed “Q,” all contributing to a steady, conventional text rhythm.
It works well for long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a conventional serif voice is desired, and it also scales nicely for magazine-style subheads and headlines that benefit from crisp contrast. The refined detailing can support formal branding applications, especially where a traditional, established tone is needed.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a reserved formality that reads as editorial and authoritative. Its contrast and sharp detailing add a refined, slightly dramatic presence suited to more serious or traditional contexts rather than casual or playful ones.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a refined, high-contrast finish—aiming to deliver familiar readability while adding elegance through sharp terminals, bracketed serifs, and a disciplined typographic rhythm.
In the sample text, the font maintains a consistent line color at larger sizes, with contrast becoming more prominent in rounded forms and diagonals. Numerals and capitals feel aligned to the same traditional, print-oriented aesthetic, supporting a cohesive page texture.