Serif Normal Obgir 13 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, long-form reading, brand typography, elegant, literary, formal, classical, classic text, refined contrast, editorial clarity, timeless tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, calligraphic stress, crisp terminals, open counters.
This serif typeface shows pronounced stroke contrast with a clear diagonal (calligraphic) stress and finely bracketed serifs. Capitals are stately and well-proportioned with sharp, tapered joins and clean, slightly flared terminals. The lowercase combines rounded, open counters with gently modulated curves; descenders are moderately long and the overall rhythm feels even and text-oriented rather than display-only. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and crisp finishing details that keep figures lively without feeling ornate.
It is well suited to book interiors, essays, and other long-form reading where a classical serif voice is desired. The crisp contrast and dignified capitals also make it a strong choice for magazine typography, cultured branding, and typographic systems that need an authoritative but not overly decorative tone.
The overall tone is refined and literary, suggesting classic book typography and high-end editorial design. Its contrast and finishing details add a sense of formality and polish while retaining a calm, readable texture across lines of text.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif with a classical foundation, balancing elegance with practical readability. Its bracketed serifs, calligraphic stress, and controlled proportions suggest a focus on editorial versatility and a timeless typographic color.
In the text sample, the face maintains a consistent gray value despite the contrast, aided by open apertures and balanced spacing. The italic-like movement is subtle (without actually being slanted), coming mainly from the stress and curved entry/exit strokes, which gives paragraphs a gentle, traditional flow.