Serif Normal Obkaw 13 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, elegant, literary, classical, refined, elevated text, classic refinement, editorial voice, high-contrast clarity, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, crisp, open counters.
This serif face shows pronounced thick–thin contrast with sharply tapered, bracketed serifs and a slightly calligraphic modulation. Capitals are roomy and well-proportioned, with crisp joins and confident curves (notably in C, G, and S), while the lowercase keeps an even, readable rhythm with open apertures and clear counters. The serifs often flare subtly and finish with fine points, and several forms include understated, ink-trap-like notches and wedge terminals that add sparkle without disrupting text flow. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with lively curves and delicate terminal detailing.
It suits editorial typography such as magazine features, book typography, and high-end articles where a refined serif texture is desired. The strong contrast and crisp terminals also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and branding or packaging that benefits from a classic, elevated tone.
The overall tone is polished and bookish, balancing traditional authority with a touch of contemporary sharpness. It reads as refined and editorial, lending a composed, literary voice rather than a purely decorative one.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif foundation with heightened contrast and finely finished terminals, creating a more premium, fashion/editorial impression while remaining legible and composed in continuous setting.
In the sample text, the font maintains a steady texture at large text sizes, with distinct letterforms and a slightly dramatic contrast that becomes a prominent stylistic feature. Ascenders and capitals feel stately, while round letters and diagonals keep the page color from becoming overly rigid.