Serif Normal Obbab 11 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, invitations, headlines, classic, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, classic text, editorial tone, formal print, traditional serif, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic stress, open counters, moderate x-height.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a traditional, bookish construction. Strokes show clear calligraphic stress, with thin hairlines and fuller verticals, and terminals that often end in sharp, tapered wedges. Proportions feel balanced and slightly narrow in the capitals, while the lowercase maintains open counters and a steady rhythm; the two-storey “a” and “g” reinforce a conventional text-seriffed voice. Numerals appear oldstyle (varying heights with ascenders/descenders), supporting a classic text setting aesthetic.
Well suited to book typography, long-form editorial, and magazine layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for formal invitations, certificates, and refined headlines or subheads when set with comfortable spacing and adequate size.
The overall tone is classic and formal, evoking editorial and literary contexts. Its contrast and sharpened details add a refined, authoritative character suited to traditional typography rather than casual or utilitarian settings.
The font appears designed to deliver a conventional, historically rooted text serif with a polished, high-contrast finish. Its goal seems to be dependable readability with an elevated, print-classic flavor, pairing traditional letterforms with crisp detailing for editorial and formal communication.
The design reads cleanly at display sizes, where the hairlines and wedges stay prominent, while the pronounced contrast and fine joins suggest it will feel most at home in print-like compositions and well-spaced digital typography. Curves on letters like C, G, O, and Q are smooth and generous, contributing to an elegant, composed texture.