Serif Normal Obnan 6 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, invitations, classic, formal, literary, refined, readability, tradition, elegance, authority, editorial tone, bracketed, calligraphic, sharp, crisp, open counters.
This serif shows a traditional text-face structure with pronounced thick–thin modulation and sharply tapered terminals. Serifs are bracketed and fairly delicate, with a slightly calligraphic feel in the way joins and curves transition into stems. Proportions lean toward a modest x-height with relatively tall ascenders, giving the lowercase an elegant, airy rhythm. Curves are smooth and rounded, counters stay open, and characters like the Q and R display assertive, sculpted details that read clearly at display and text sizes.
It fits long-form reading such as books, reports, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. The high-contrast strokes and elegant details also make it effective for pull quotes, section headings, cultural branding, and formal print pieces like programs or invitations.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a formal, established voice. Its crisp contrast and refined finishing cues a sense of tradition and authority, suitable for serious or literary contexts rather than casual or playful ones.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, readable serif with a refined, slightly calligraphic edge—balancing traditional book typography with enough contrast and sharpness to perform well in editorial and display settings.
In the sample text, spacing and color appear even and composed, producing a steady paragraph texture without feeling dense. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic and look suited to running text as well as headings.