Serif Normal Obnom 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, essays, reports, traditional, bookish, warm, literary, readability, classic tone, print texture, general-purpose, bracketed, oldstyle, rounded, soft, calligraphic.
A conventional serif with softly bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, and gently modulated stroke weight. Curves are full and slightly organic, giving counters a calm, open feel, while joins and arches stay smooth rather than sharply chiseled. The uppercase has classic proportions with sturdy verticals and restrained detailing; the lowercase shows a compact, readable rhythm with two-storey a and g forms and a straightforward, lightly flared construction. Numerals follow the same oldstyle-influenced, slightly calligraphic logic, keeping the texture even in running text.
Well suited to extended reading in books, long-form editorial layouts, and general-purpose print or digital text where a classic serif texture is desired. It also works for headlines and subheads that benefit from a traditional voice without heavy ornamentation.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with a friendly warmth that reads as familiar rather than formal. It suggests printed-page credibility—comfortable, established, and quietly authoritative—without feeling rigid or overly sharp.
The design appears intended as a dependable, classic text serif that prioritizes comfortable readability and an established, print-rooted character. Its softened details and moderate modulation aim to create a smooth, approachable reading experience across paragraphs and mixed content.
Letterforms show consistent serif treatment and a stable baseline, producing an even typographic color in paragraphs. The shaping favors rounded transitions and modest contrast, which helps maintain clarity at text sizes while still feeling distinctly serifed.