Serif Normal Obmev 15 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, refined, scholarly, readability, tradition, authority, versatility, bracketed, crisp, bookish, balanced, oldstyle.
This serif face shows a traditional text structure with bracketed serifs, tapered terminals, and clear stroke modulation. The letterforms are relatively compact with generous counters and steady spacing that keeps lines even in paragraph settings. Capitals are stately and proportioned with moderate contrast and crisp finishing, while the lowercase maintains a conventional rhythm with sturdy verticals, rounded bowls, and unobtrusive joins. Numerals align comfortably with the text color, and the overall drawing favors clarity and calm regularity over display exaggeration.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts where a consistent text color and familiar serif structure support comfortable scanning. It also works for institutional communications such as reports and academic materials, and can handle dignified headings when set with adequate tracking and leading.
The font conveys a classic, bookish tone that feels composed and authoritative. Its restrained detailing and steady rhythm read as formal without becoming ornate, lending an editorial, institutional character to both headlines and running text.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional serif for continuous text, balancing traditional proportions with crisp contrast to produce an elegant but practical reading experience.
Diagonal strokes and curved forms show controlled thick–thin transitions, giving the page a clean, slightly polished texture. Serifs remain sharp but not brittle, helping maintain readability while keeping a refined, traditional presence.