Serif Normal Obgar 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary fiction, essays, classic, literary, refined, formal, readability, tradition, elegance, editorial tone, space economy, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, sharp, compact.
This serif shows a compact, vertically oriented build with strong stroke contrast and crisp, bracketed serifs. Curves are smooth and controlled, with a relatively tight rhythm and narrow overall set that keeps letterforms tall and economical. Terminals are predominantly tapered and sharp, and the joins and shoulders (notably in n, m, h) feel clean and slightly calligraphic rather than mechanical. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and clear differentiation between figures.
It is well suited to long-form reading contexts such as books, literary journals, and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. The compact width can help fit more characters per line in dense copy, while the high-contrast detailing also makes it effective for pull quotes, headings, and refined packaging or institutional collateral when set with adequate size and leading.
The overall tone is traditional and polished, evoking book typography and established editorial design. Its sharp contrast and restrained proportions lend it an authoritative, cultured feel suited to serious or heritage-leaning communication.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a refined, high-contrast palette and compact proportions, aiming for an established reading voice and a crisp printed texture. Its consistent modulation and bracketed serifs suggest an emphasis on tradition, clarity, and editorial versatility rather than display eccentricity.
The lowercase includes a clearly two-storey a and g, and the italic-like liveliness comes from tapered terminals and subtle modulation rather than any slant. In running text, spacing reads fairly tight and the strong contrast creates a bright, crisp texture that favors careful typesetting at comfortable text sizes.