Serif Normal Obdun 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, publishing, reports, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, refined, readability, classic tone, editorial polish, text setting, timelessness, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, open counters, lively.
A classic serif with bracketed serifs, gently modulated strokes, and a slightly calligraphic feel. The outlines show smooth transitions between thick and thin, with rounded joins and open, generous counters that keep the texture breathable in paragraph settings. Capitals are stately and restrained, while lowercase forms have a lively rhythm—noticeable in the curved terminals and the more dynamic shapes of letters like a, e, g, and y. Numerals share the same traditional tone and sit comfortably alongside the text with consistent stroke modulation and balanced proportions.
Well-suited to extended reading in books, long-form editorial, and magazine layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It should also perform nicely for institutional communications, reports, and other content-heavy documents that benefit from a familiar, refined tone.
The font conveys a traditional, bookish confidence—measured and authoritative without feeling rigid. Its soft modulation and classic detailing suggest editorial polish and a sense of heritage, making it feel familiar and dependable in longer reading contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and a steady, classic page color, while adding subtle liveliness through gently calligraphic curves and moderated contrast.
Spacing appears even and well-tempered in the sample text, producing a consistent typographic color. The italic is not shown; the style presented reads as a straightforward roman optimized for clarity, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (such as I/J and O/Q) through serifing and stroke cues.