Serif Normal Obdor 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Garamond 96 DT' by DTP Types (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, quotations, classic, literary, formal, refined, text setting, classic authority, print tradition, editorial clarity, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, moderate stress, open apertures, crisp terminals.
A crisp, classic serif with bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation that gives strokes a lively, engraved feel. Letterforms are broadly proportioned with clear, open counters and a steady baseline rhythm; curves transition smoothly into stems, and serifs finish in compact, slightly flared terminals rather than slabs. The lowercase shows traditional, bookish shapes (notably the double-storey a and g) and a calm x-height relative to generous ascenders and descenders. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and alignments that add texture in running text.
Well-suited to book interiors, essays, and magazine typography where contrast and classical detailing can enrich the page color. It also performs convincingly for titles, chapter heads, pull quotes, and other editorial display moments that benefit from a traditional serif presence.
The tone is traditional and cultivated, leaning toward literary and editorial settings where a sense of authority and refinement is desirable. Its contrast and sharp finishing details read as dignified and slightly formal, evoking established print typography rather than a contemporary utilitarian voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a polished, print-oriented sensibility, balancing strong contrast and crisp serifs with readable counters and consistent spacing. The inclusion of oldstyle numerals and traditional lowercase structures suggests an emphasis on comfortable, classic reading rhythms and an authoritative editorial voice.
Capital forms are stately and evenly spaced, with a high-contrast Q featuring a sweeping tail and an R with a firm diagonal leg that adds decisiveness. Curved letters (C, G, O) maintain clean, open interiors, and the overall drawing favors clarity over ornament while still retaining a distinctly classical character.