Serif Normal Obbuy 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, literary fiction, magazines, classic, literary, formal, trustworthy, refined, readability, traditional tone, editorial utility, print-oriented feel, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, open apertures, moderate x-height, calligraphic stress.
A conventional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a gently modulated stroke that suggests broad-nib influence. The letterforms have sturdy verticals, rounded bowls, and open apertures, with a calm rhythm and balanced proportions. Capitals read authoritative and slightly wide, while lowercase shows a moderate x-height and clear differentiation between stems and curves. Numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and descenders, reinforcing a traditional text color.
Well suited to continuous reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also works for headlines, pull quotes, and formal collateral that benefits from a classic, established typographic voice.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, leaning formal without feeling ornate. It communicates steadiness and credibility, with a familiar editorial voice suited to long-form reading and institutional contexts.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional serif for general-purpose typography, prioritizing readability and a familiar printed-page character. Its oldstyle numerals and moderate contrast point toward comfortable text setting with a subtle sense of heritage.
Terminals tend to finish with subtle shaping rather than blunt cuts, and the serifs are consistently bracketed, helping maintain smooth flow in paragraphs. The sample text shows even spacing and a stable baseline, producing a composed, readable texture at larger display sizes as well as text-like settings.