Serif Normal Obbem 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, book layout, editorial, magazines, academic, classic, bookish, formal, literary, traditional, text reading, editorial tone, classical form, bracketed, crisp, oldstyle, refined, calligraphic.
This serif shows pronounced stroke contrast with relatively crisp, bracketed serifs and subtly calligraphic modulation. Capitals are stately and well proportioned with classical detailing, while lowercase forms keep a steady rhythm and open counters suited to continuous reading. The overall color is even and composed, with tapered joins and small terminals that add a refined, print-oriented finish.
It is well suited to body text in books, journals, and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice and steady reading rhythm are desired. It can also serve effectively for headings and pull quotes when a formal, traditional typographic presence is needed.
The tone is traditional and bookish, evoking established editorial typography rather than contemporary minimalism. Its contrast and serif shaping convey formality and a literary, slightly historical flavor that feels at home in long-form, composed settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, general-purpose text serif with classic proportions and noticeable contrast, aiming for comfortable readability alongside an established, authoritative typographic tone.
Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic as the letters, mixing round and straight forms with clear differentiation. The texture in the sample text remains calm and readable, with enough character in details (serifs and terminals) to feel distinctive without becoming decorative.