Serif Normal Obduh 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, magazines, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, classic text, editorial tone, print publishing, formal voice, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle, bookish.
A conventional serif with pronounced stroke contrast and bracketed serifs that taper to sharp, crisp terminals. The proportions feel generously set, with open counters and a steady, vertical stance, producing an even, readable rhythm across words. Uppercase forms are stately and restrained, while lowercase shows subtle calligraphic influence in details like the ear and terminals, keeping the texture lively without becoming decorative. Numerals appear traditional and text-friendly, with clear differentiation and consistent contrast.
Well suited to book and long-form body copy where a traditional serif voice is desired, as well as magazines, essays, and other editorial layouts. It can also serve effectively for academic or institutional documents and headings where a formal, established tone is appropriate.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, with an editorial seriousness that reads as established and trustworthy. Its sharp serifs and high-contrast modulation add a refined, slightly formal character suited to polished communication.
The design appears intended as a dependable text serif that prioritizes readability while presenting a classic, literature-oriented voice. Its controlled contrast and crisp serif treatment aim to deliver a refined page texture for editorial and publishing contexts.
The face maintains a balanced color in paragraph setting, with clean joins and controlled curves that support long-form reading. Spacing appears comfortable in the sample text, helping the high contrast remain legible at text sizes.