Serif Normal Obrul 1 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, invitations, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, readable italic, classic tone, editorial clarity, elegant emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, crisp, lively.
This serif italic shows crisp, bracketed serifs and a strong thick–thin stroke contrast that gives the letterforms a polished, engraved feel. The italic construction is moderately slanted with flowing, calligraphic curves and slightly tapered terminals, producing a lively rhythm in text. Uppercase forms are broad and open with confident horizontals, while lowercase shapes keep counters generous and strokes clean, supporting smooth line texture. Numerals follow the same elegant contrast and italic stress, reading clearly with traditional proportions.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and literary or academic material where an elegant italic voice is needed. It also works effectively for pull quotes, headings, and brand applications that benefit from a classic, refined serif tone.
The overall tone is cultured and composed, with a distinctly bookish and editorial character. Its energetic italic movement adds sophistication and emphasis without feeling decorative, suggesting authority and refinement.
The design appears intended as a conventional serif italic with a refined, high-contrast palette, balancing readability with a sense of tradition and prestige. It aims to provide a confident italic for text and display, offering emphasis with a polished, literary finish.
In longer passages the spacing feels comfortable and the contrast creates a bright, articulate texture, particularly at larger text and display sizes. The design’s sharp joins and thin hairlines make it feel crisp and precise, while the bracketed serifs keep it warm and traditional.