Serif Normal Obdep 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, literary, refined, formal, text clarity, editorial tone, classic authority, elegant contrast, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, transitional, crisp.
This serif shows a crisp, high-contrast build with thin hairlines and stronger main stems, producing a clean, bright page color in text. Serifs are bracketed and slightly flared, with a controlled, traditional rhythm and upright stress. Capitals feel stately and well-proportioned, while lowercase forms maintain a steady, readable texture; details like the two-storey a and g, compact terminals, and sharp joins give it a precise, print-oriented character. Numerals appear lining with clear contrasts and straightforward shapes that align comfortably with the overall text tone.
Well-suited to book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine text where a refined serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and tasteful branding that calls for a traditional, authoritative feel.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with an editorial polish that reads as formal without becoming ornate. It suggests authority and tradition—appropriate for settings that benefit from a composed, historically grounded voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances elegance with clarity, providing a familiar bookish voice while adding a slightly sharper, more polished edge for editorial use.
In the sample text, the font holds together with even spacing and a consistent baseline, and its sharp hairlines add elegance at display sizes while still reading cleanly as text. The design’s restrained detailing keeps it versatile, but the contrast and fine features will be most flattering with adequate size and reproduction quality.