Serif Normal Jobab 15 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CG Times' by Monotype and 'Nimbus Roman No. 9 L' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, headlines, classic, literary, formal, refined, authoritative, readability, tradition, credibility, editorial tone, print polish, bracketed, sharp, crisp, bookish.
This serif presents a traditional, high-contrast build with crisp, bracketed serifs and a clear vertical axis. Strokes taper decisively into fine terminals, while joins and curves stay smooth and controlled, creating a steady text rhythm. Proportions feel balanced with a moderate x-height, open interior counters, and confident capitals that read cleanly at display sizes without becoming overly ornate.
It suits long-form reading such as books and essays, where its controlled contrast and traditional proportions maintain a comfortable rhythm. It also performs well for editorial layouts, pull quotes, and section heads, and can support branding that aims for heritage, credibility, or a literary feel.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking established book typography and institutional print. Its sharp finishing and contrast lend it a refined, authoritative voice that feels at home in formal and editorial contexts.
The design intention appears to be a conventional, print-oriented serif optimized for clarity and polish, balancing sharp detail with steady readability. It aims to deliver a familiar, dependable typographic voice while retaining enough contrast and refinement to work for prominent titles and headings.
The italics are not shown; the sample demonstrates a consistent, even color in paragraphs with clear differentiation between similar forms (such as I/l/1 and O/0) through serifing and proportion. Numerals appear lining and straightforward, matching the text style rather than calling attention to themselves.