Serif Normal Obbom 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, essays, print reading, branding, classic, bookish, formal, literary, traditional, text reading, classic tone, editorial utility, print comfort, traditional authority, bracketed, high readability, open counters, sturdy, warm.
This serif has sturdy, bracketed serifs and a measured, slightly calligraphic rhythm. Strokes show noticeable but not extreme contrast, with rounded joins that soften the structure and keep color even across lines. Proportions lean traditional: capitals are well balanced and fairly broad, while lowercase forms maintain open counters and clear apertures for steady readability. Numerals follow the same conventional, old-style-inflected feel, with smooth curves and modest stroke modulation that matches the text.
Well suited for continuous reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where an even text color and familiar serif voice are desired. It can also support refined branding or institutional materials that need a traditional, trustworthy typographic foundation.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a calm, authoritative presence suited to long-form reading. Its softened brackets and moderate contrast add warmth, while the disciplined proportions keep it feeling formal and dependable rather than decorative.
The design appears intended as a conventional, general-purpose text serif: readable, balanced, and aesthetically traditional. Its moderate contrast and bracketed serifs aim to provide a comfortable reading experience while preserving a composed, classic typographic character.
In text, the spacing and serif treatment create a coherent horizontal flow, producing an even texture without appearing rigid. The design’s restrained terminals and consistent modulation help it stay legible at smaller sizes while still looking refined when set larger.