Serif Normal Oblam 10 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, invitations, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, classic text, editorial polish, formal tone, print elegance, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, vertical stress, crisp, classic.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. Capitals are broad and stately with a strong vertical axis and clean, tapered joins, while the lowercase keeps a steady, bookish rhythm with relatively compact bowls and clear counters. Serifs are fine and sharp rather than heavy, giving the design a bright, engraved feel. Numerals match the text color with similarly strong contrast and sturdy, readable silhouettes.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and magazine work where a traditional, high-contrast serif is desired. It also performs nicely for formal headings, pull quotes, and invitation-style materials that benefit from a refined, classic voice.
The overall tone is classic and formal, leaning toward traditional publishing aesthetics. Its sharp detailing and strong contrast convey refinement and authority, with a slightly dramatic, high-end editorial character.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and crisp finishing, aiming to deliver a traditional reading texture while adding a more polished, dressy edge for contemporary editorial use.
The face maintains a consistent vertical stress across rounds (C, O, e) and uses narrow hairlines that create sparkle at larger sizes. The contrast and fine terminals suggest it will look most confident when given enough size and print-like conditions to preserve delicate strokes.