Serif Normal Obbab 14 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Minion' and 'Minion 3' by Adobe (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, literary titles, print, classic, literary, formal, refined, authoritative, classic readability, editorial tone, traditional authority, display refinement, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, wedge serifs, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, wedge-like terminals and subtly bracketed serifs that feel carved rather than mechanical. The strokes show a pronounced thick–thin rhythm and a calligraphic modulation, paired with crisp edges and slightly flared joins. Uppercase proportions are broad and steady, while the lowercase combines a moderate x-height with compact counters and a lively, slightly irregular texture typical of oldstyle-inspired serifs. Numerals follow the same contrast and serif treatment, maintaining a consistent, bookish color in text.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book work, and literary or academic layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also performs strongly in headlines, pull quotes, and title settings where its sharp serifs and contrast can provide definition and gravitas.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with a distinctly literary, editorial presence. Its sharp serifs and confident contrast add a sense of authority and formality without feeling ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, time-tested reading serif with heightened contrast and crisp terminal shaping, balancing classic book typography cues with a slightly more dramatic, cut-stone finish for display and editorial emphasis.
Details like the angled terminals on diagonals (e.g., V/W/X) and the crisp, tapered ends on C/G/S contribute to a decisive, engraved look. In running text the contrast and tight interior spaces create a darker, more dramatic texture, especially at larger sizes.