Serif Normal Obmik 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, readability, tradition, editorial tone, refinement, bracketed, crisp, oldstyle, calligraphic.
A crisp serif with pronounced stroke modulation and bracketed serifs, showing a traditional, calligraphy-informed construction. Curves are smooth and generously rounded, while joins and terminals stay clean and controlled, giving the design a steady text rhythm. Uppercase forms feel stately and slightly wide in their inner spaces, and the lowercase maintains a balanced, readable color with compact counters and tidy finishing strokes. Numerals appear lining and proportional, with clear differentiation and consistent contrast across straight and curved strokes.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for magazine headlines, pull quotes, and formal collateral where high-contrast elegance and a traditional tone are advantageous.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with an editorial seriousness that feels at home in established publishing. Its high-contrast strokes and traditional serif details convey refinement and authority without becoming ornamental. The mood leans scholarly and formal rather than casual or experimental.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable serif that nods to classic book typography, combining clear text performance with enough contrast and refinement to carry display roles in editorial and formal settings.
Diagonal and curved letters show careful contrast handling, keeping thick strokes stable and thin hairlines sharp. Serifs remain modest in size but clearly shaped, helping maintain a clean texture in paragraph settings while still providing a distinctly traditional voice.