Serif Normal Obbur 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Classique' by Paulo Goode (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, longform, academia, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, authoritative, text reading, classic tone, editorial voice, institutional use, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
This serif has bracketed wedges and finely tapered strokes, with clear contrast between thick stems and hairline joins. The outlines feel slightly calligraphic, showing subtle curvature and modest, traditional modulation rather than rigid geometry. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, while the lowercase keeps a compact x-height with relatively long ascenders and descenders, giving text a vertical, bookish rhythm. Numerals and punctuation match the same crisp, transitional/oldstyle flavor, with balanced counters and restrained terminals.
Well suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and long-form reading where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also support academic or institutional materials, as well as refined display use for headlines and pull quotes where contrast and tradition help set a serious tone.
Overall it conveys a traditional, literary tone—measured, trustworthy, and suited to established institutions. The high-contrast detailing and crisp serifs add a sense of formality and refinement, while the gentle curvature keeps it from feeling stark or mechanical.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a historical, print-oriented sensibility: compact lowercase proportions, bracketed serifs, and contrast aimed at producing a refined, authoritative texture on the page.
In text, the tight x-height and pronounced ascenders/descenders create an elegant line texture with noticeable vertical movement. The letterforms maintain consistent serif treatment and stroke logic across upper and lower case, which supports steady readability while still feeling distinctly classical.