Serif Normal Oblob 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, magazines, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, traditionalism, publishing, authority, refinement, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, diagonal stress, open counters, calligraphic.
This typeface is a conventional serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a noticeable contrast between thick and thin strokes. Curves show a subtle diagonal stress, and terminals tend to finish with clean, slightly tapered ends rather than blunt cuts. Proportions feel traditional and bookish: capitals are stately with moderate width, while lowercase forms have open counters and a steady, readable rhythm. The numerals appear oldstyle (text) with varying heights and extenders, reinforcing a classical text-face feel.
It is well suited to extended reading in books, reports, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice and strong typographic color are desired. The oldstyle numerals make it especially appropriate for text-heavy documents that include dates, references, and inline figures, as well as traditional print and PDF typography.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, suggesting printed literature, academia, and traditional publishing. It reads as formal without being ornamental, with a calm, authoritative presence suited to serious content.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional text serif that delivers comfortable readability and a classic publishing aesthetic. Its higher contrast and carefully shaped serifs aim to provide refinement and crispness in display and text settings while maintaining an even paragraph texture.
In running text, the spacing and stroke modulation create an even texture that stays legible while still showing character in details like the angled stress and lively numeral set. The design balances clarity with a gently calligraphic movement, avoiding exaggerated quirks.