Serif Normal Obbab 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazine, literature, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, text setting, editorial tone, classic revival, print clarity, formal voice, bracketed, calligraphic, bookish, crisp, stately.
A high-contrast serif with a traditional book-face structure and crisp, tapered serifs. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation with sharp terminals and bracketed joins that soften transitions into the stems. Proportions are moderately condensed in some capitals with generous counters, while round letters keep a slightly vertical stress. Lowercase forms feel compact and controlled, with a relatively modest x-height, sturdy verticals, and clearly differentiated shapes (notably the two-storey a and g, and a narrow, tidy s). Numerals are lining-style and high-contrast, with distinctive angled terminals and a slightly calligraphic finish.
Well suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and magazine features where a classic serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding systems that need a traditional, authoritative tone.
The overall tone is classical and editorial, evoking traditional printing and literary settings. Its sharp contrast and measured rhythm give it a polished, authoritative voice that reads as formal without feeling overly ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional, print-rooted text serif with elevated contrast and a slightly calligraphic finish. It aims to balance readability with a cultured, historically informed voice appropriate for long-form reading and formal communication.
At text sizes, the strong contrast and fine hairlines create a bright, crisp texture that rewards good printing or higher-resolution screens. The design’s clear differentiation between similar forms (I/J, O/Q, 0/8/9) supports careful reading while maintaining a refined, old-style character.