Serif Normal Obbom 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Garamond' by ATF Collection, 'Garamont Amsterdam SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Amsterdamer Garamont Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, scholarly, book typography, classic tone, editorial clarity, formal voice, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, lively, bookish.
This serif has a high-contrast, oldstyle structure with tapered strokes and bracketed serifs that soften transitions into stems. Capitals feel stately and slightly condensed in presence, with crisp terminals and moderate, classic proportions. The lowercase shows a short x-height with relatively tall ascenders, contributing to a traditional text rhythm; apertures are modest and bowls are smoothly drawn. Numerals are text-friendly in tone, with curving forms and noticeable stroke modulation that keeps the set elegant rather than mechanical.
It suits book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine text where a classic serif voice is desired. The refined capitals also work well for literary titling, front matter, and elegant printed materials such as programs or invitations, especially at moderate to larger sizes.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, evoking printed books and editorial typography. Its crisp contrast and bracketed detailing convey refinement and authority without feeling overly ornamental. The lively stroke modulation adds a subtle warmth and humanist cadence.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, book-oriented serif with traditional proportions and a refined, high-contrast finish. Its short x-height and bracketed serifs suggest a focus on classical typographic color and an authoritative editorial voice.
In larger sizes the sharp serifs and hairline strokes read particularly clean, while in paragraphs the short x-height and contrast emphasize a classic, slightly formal color on the page. The design leans toward an oldstyle, calligraphy-informed flavor rather than a strict neoclassical rigidity.