Serif Normal Obmar 10 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazine text, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, text readability, editorial tone, classic polish, print tradition, bracketed, transitional, bookish, crisp, stately.
This serif has a conventional book-face structure with bracketed serifs and clear stroke modulation. Capitals are broad and steady with crisp terminals and controlled, slightly flared serifs, while the lowercase keeps an even rhythm and moderate x-height for comfortable text setting. Contrast is evident but not brittle, with smoothly tapered joins and a restrained, traditional axis; counters are open and proportions feel calm rather than condensed. Numerals and punctuation follow the same measured, print-oriented drawing, maintaining consistent color in continuous reading.
It performs best in text-forward contexts such as book interiors, long-form editorial layouts, and academic or institutional materials where a familiar serif voice and steady reading texture are desirable. It can also support headlines and subheads when a traditional, polished tone is needed, especially in print-like layouts.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting a composed, traditional authority. Its sharp but measured detailing gives a refined, editorial feel suited to serious or heritage-leaning typography without becoming overly ornate.
The font appears intended as a conventional, versatile text serif that delivers a dependable reading rhythm with a refined, classic finish. Its detailing suggests an aim for typographic neutrality with enough contrast and sharpness to feel polished in editorial settings.
The design balances crisp edges with gentle bracketing, creating a stable texture on the page. Curves and diagonals stay disciplined, and the family’s visual emphasis sits on readability and typographic familiarity rather than display eccentricity.