Serif Normal Obrif 9 is a regular weight, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, reports, branding, classic, bookish, formal, refined, traditional, text readability, editorial tone, classic authority, page presence, bracketed serifs, scotch-like, crisp, open counters, strong contrast.
A conventional serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced stroke contrast. The proportions feel generous and horizontally expansive, with sturdy vertical stems and lighter connecting strokes that create a clean, rhythmic texture in paragraphs. Uppercase forms are stately and open, while the lowercase shows readable, rounded counters and a clear, straightforward skeleton. Numerals appear lining with similarly sharp terminals and a slightly old-style flavor in their curves, maintaining an even, composed color across text.
Well suited to editorial typography such as books, magazines, and long-form articles where a traditional serif texture is desired. The broad proportions and crisp detailing also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and institutional or heritage-leaning branding that benefits from a formal, established voice.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, projecting formality and editorial polish. It reads as dependable and traditional, with enough contrast and sharpness to feel refined rather than rustic.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable serif for continuous text, balancing sharp, classic detailing with open shapes and steady rhythm. Its wide stance and strong contrast suggest an aim for clarity and presence on the page without departing from familiar book-type traditions.
In the sample text, the generous widths and strong contrast produce a confident, spacious line that suits larger sizes and display-like settings as well as comfortable reading. The lowercase “g” appears single-storey, adding a slightly humanist, approachable note within an otherwise conventional text-serif voice.