Serif Normal Obkih 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, longform, print, classic, bookish, formal, literary, refined, text comfort, traditional tone, editorial clarity, classic authority, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, calligraphic stress, moderate axis, tapered terminals.
A conventional serif with clearly bracketed, slightly flared serifs and noticeable stroke modulation that reads as calligraphic rather than mechanical. Curves show a gentle diagonal stress, with rounded bowls and softly tapered joins that keep the texture lively without becoming ornate. Capitals are sturdy and traditional, while the lowercase features compact proportions and modest extenders, producing a dense, text-oriented rhythm. Numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and prominent curves, reinforcing an editorial, traditional feel.
Well suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and other long-form reading where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also support academic and institutional materials, and works effectively for headings when paired with generous spacing and leading.
The overall tone is classic and literary, evoking printed books and established publishing conventions. Its crisp serifs and controlled contrast convey formality and credibility, while the subtly humanist shaping keeps it approachable rather than rigid.
The design appears intended as a versatile, traditional text serif that prioritizes familiar letterforms and comfortable reading rhythm, while adding a touch of historical, oldstyle character through its stress, bracketed serifs, and figure design.
In the sample text, the font maintains an even color in paragraphs, with punctuation and dots reading cleanly. The design shows small idiosyncrasies in terminals and serifs that add character, especially in the lowercase and figures, without disrupting readability.