Serif Normal Obgid 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book titles, magazines, posters, branding, editorial, classic, formal, literary, refined, classic elegance, print voice, space saving, headline impact, bracketed, crisp, vertical stress, compact, sharp serifs.
A compact serif with strong verticality and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The serifs are sharp and finely bracketed, with crisp terminals that give the letters a cut, engraved feel. Proportions are tight and economical, with relatively small counters and a short lowercase that makes capitals feel prominent. Curves show vertical stress and a controlled, slightly calligraphic rhythm, while the numerals and punctuation keep the same high-contrast, formal construction.
Well suited for headlines, book and chapter titles, magazine typography, and formal branding where a classic serif texture is wanted. It can also work for pull quotes and short editorial text, especially when set with comfortable leading and not too tightly tracked.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, suggesting authority and polish rather than friendliness. Its narrow, high-contrast voice reads as refined and serious—suited to settings where a classic, slightly dramatic presence is desirable.
The design appears aimed at delivering a conventional, literature- and print-associated serif voice with heightened contrast and compact proportions, offering a sophisticated look for prominent typographic moments while maintaining a familiar, readable structure.
At display sizes it produces a strong black-and-white pattern with crisp hairlines and sturdy stems; at smaller sizes the compact spacing and fine details may require careful size and layout choices. The ampersand and figures share the same elegant contrast and sharp finishing, reinforcing a cohesive, classical texture.