Serif Normal Obmem 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Adobe Arabic' by Adobe and 'Garamond 96 DT' by DTP Types (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, elegance, authority, editorial tone, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with bracketed serifs and clearly modulated strokes that show a calligraphic influence. The proportions feel traditional, with a comparatively short x-height, generous ascenders, and well-defined bowls and counters that keep text open at larger sizes. Uppercase forms are stately and slightly varied in width, with sharp, tapered terminals and crisp joins; the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with compact, rounded shapes and subtly angled stress. Numerals are lining and elegant, matching the letterforms with pronounced contrast and refined finishing.
Well suited to book typography, magazines, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also serve effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and formal invitations when set large enough to let the contrast and fine details read cleanly.
The overall tone is classic and literary, evoking traditional book typography and editorial refinement. It reads as formal without being stiff, with a composed, scholarly presence suited to long-form, well-edited content.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a refined, high-contrast palette: familiar proportions, disciplined spacing, and crisp serif work aimed at delivering a classic reading experience while still providing elegance for titling.
At display sizes the thin hairlines and small details (such as delicate serifs and narrow joins) become a defining feature, giving the face a polished, engraved-like crispness. The capitals carry strong gravitas, while the lowercase remains restrained and conventional for comfortable reading when spacing and size are appropriate.