Serif Normal Obgov 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, traditional, readability, tradition, editorial tone, refinement, bracketed, crisp, bookish, calligraphic.
This typeface presents a classic serif construction with clearly bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Uppercase forms are stately and balanced, with sharp, tapered terminals and slightly flared strokes that keep the rhythm lively without becoming decorative. The lowercase shows a traditional, text-oriented structure with a two-storey “a” and “g,” compact joins, and smooth curves; counters remain open and the overall color stays even across words. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and defined entry/exit strokes that read well at display and text sizes.
It is well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its familiar serif forms and controlled contrast support a comfortable, professional texture. It can also serve effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and brand identities that want a classic, established feel.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking book typography, editorial authority, and a measured formality. Its crisp contrast and classical proportions give it a refined voice suited to serious or heritage-leaning contexts rather than casual or utilitarian ones.
The design intent appears to be a dependable, classically proportioned text serif that balances elegance with clarity, using high-contrast strokes and bracketed serifs to deliver a refined, editorial look across sizes.
Stroke transitions are clean and deliberate, with consistent serif shaping that helps lines of text feel orderly. The italic is not shown; all samples appear upright with a restrained, conventional personality.