Serif Normal Obgon 12 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, branding, classic, formal, refined, readability, tradition, elegance, authority, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle, transitional.
This serif typeface shows crisp, bracketed serifs and clearly modulated strokes, with stronger verticals and finer hairlines that give it a polished, high-contrast color on the page. Proportions are traditional and moderately compact, with relatively narrow capitals, rounded bowls, and smooth, calligraphic shaping in joins and terminals. Lowercase forms lean toward oldstyle behavior (notably the two-storey a and g, and a lightly angled axis in round letters), while maintaining a steady, text-oriented rhythm. Numerals are sturdy and well integrated with the letterforms, with open counters and clean, tapered endings that preserve legibility in continuous reading.
It is well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture and clear hierarchy are desired. It can also work effectively for magazines, academic or institutional materials, and brand identities that call for a classic, established tone—especially in headlines and subheads paired with a simpler companion for UI.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a composed, editorial seriousness. Its contrast and sharp detailing lend a refined, slightly formal voice suited to traditional publishing aesthetics rather than casual or playful settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that emphasizes readability while adding a refined, print-forward elegance through pronounced stroke modulation and crisp serif finishing. Its forms suggest an aim to evoke traditional publishing and literary authority while remaining versatile for contemporary editorial typography.
The design balances sharpness with soft curvature: many terminals are subtly flared or teardrop-like, and curves resolve into fine points that add elegance without becoming overly delicate. Spacing appears even in paragraph settings, producing a consistent texture and clear word shapes.