Serif Normal Obgay 9 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, headlines, invitations, classic, formal, literary, refined, text setting, editorial voice, classic tone, elegant display, bracketed, hairline, transitional, crisp, elegant.
This serif typeface shows pronounced stroke contrast with crisp, tapered hairlines and sturdier verticals. Serifs are bracketed and relatively fine, giving the outlines a clean, sharpened finish without looking blunt or slab-like. Proportions feel traditional and measured, with moderate apertures and a steady baseline rhythm; the lowercase has compact, bookish shapes and a two-storey “g” and “a” that read as conventional. Capitals are stately with restrained width variation, and the numerals appear lining and text-friendly, matching the same high-contrast construction.
It suits long-form reading such as books and magazine articles, where a conventional serif voice is desirable. Its crisp contrast also performs well for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and formal materials like programs or invitations, especially at display sizes where the fine detailing can shine.
Overall tone is classic and formal, with a literary, editorial character. The high-contrast detailing and disciplined proportions convey refinement and seriousness rather than casual warmth, making it feel suited to established publishing and traditional branding contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances readability with a refined, authoritative presence. It aims for familiar, book-oriented letterforms while adding elegance through delicate serifs and sharpened hairlines.
In text, the face maintains a composed texture with clear vertical emphasis and tidy joins, producing a polished page color at larger sizes. The punctuation and spacing shown in the sample suggest a traditional text serif rhythm, while the sharper hairlines give it an elevated, slightly luxurious edge when set big.