Serif Normal Obgay 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, headlines, academic, classic, formal, literary, refined, text setting, editorial tone, classical refinement, print clarity, bracketed, crisp, sculpted, traditional, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with sharp hairlines, weighty vertical stems, and finely bracketed serifs that taper to crisp terminals. The uppercase shows classical proportions with confident, slightly flared strokes and clean joins, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with compact, rounded counters and a modestly sized x-height. Curves are carefully modeled (notably in C, S, and G), and the numerals follow the same contrast-driven logic, mixing sturdy verticals with delicate linking strokes for a polished, print-oriented texture.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and essays when printed at comfortable sizes, and also effective for magazine typography where contrast can add sophistication. The uppercase and numerals are strong for section heads, pull quotes, and titling, while the lowercase supports clean paragraph setting with a distinctly traditional voice.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, with a distinctly bookish elegance. Its strong contrast and crisp details evoke a formal, editorial feel suited to established institutions and careful typography rather than casual or playful settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances readability with a refined, classical finish. Its disciplined proportions and crisp detailing suggest a focus on producing an authoritative, elegant texture for editorial and literary applications.
In text, the face creates a bright, articulate page color: thick strokes anchor the line while hairlines add sparkle, especially around diagonals and round letters. The italics are not shown; the sample suggests the design relies on upright clarity and classic serif cueing for hierarchy and emphasis.