Serif Normal Obnof 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Adobe Garamond' and 'Garamond Premier' by Adobe, 'Berthold Garamond' by Berthold, 'Garamond 96 DT' by DTP Types, 'EF Garamond Rough H' by Elsner+Flake, 'Garamond No. 2 SB' and 'Garamond No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Garamond' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: body text, book design, editorial, academic, print, classic, literary, traditional, formal, readability, tradition, credibility, versatility, text setting, bracketed, crisp, oldstyle, calligraphic, modulated.
A conventional text serif with bracketed serifs and clearly modulated strokes. The letterforms show oldstyle influence: rounded joins, a slightly calligraphic rhythm, and teardrop/ball-like terminals in places. Capitals are sturdy and well-proportioned with clean, confident serifs; lowercase forms keep an even, readable texture with open counters and moderate apertures. Numerals are lining and integrate smoothly with the letterforms, carrying the same serif treatment and gentle stroke modulation.
Well-suited for body copy in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where an even, readable texture is important. It also fits academic or institutional documents, reports, and other print-forward applications that benefit from a traditional serif presence.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, suggesting tradition and credibility rather than display-driven personality. Its measured contrast and familiar proportions give it a calm, authoritative voice suited to long-form reading and conservative branding.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif: familiar shapes, moderate stroke modulation, and bracketed serifs combine to support comfortable reading and a professional, time-tested look.
In text, the face maintains a steady color and a comfortable cadence, with rounded curves (notably in bowls and shoulders) balancing the sharper serif details. The italic is not shown, and the visible forms emphasize clarity and restraint over stylized quirks.