Serif Normal Obdag 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform reading, literary titles, academic publishing, classic, literary, formal, refined, scholarly, text readability, editorial tone, classic revival, formal clarity, print tradition, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, crisp, calligraphic influence, oldstyle figures.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and tapered strokes that feel cut with a calligraphic pen. Capitals are stately and slightly narrow in their internal counters, with pointed apexes (notably in A and W) and firm, flat serifs that anchor the baseline. Lowercase shows a traditional book-face rhythm: a two-storey a, compact bowls, a gently angled crossbar on e, and a prominent ear on g, with neatly teardropped or wedge-like terminals. Numerals appear text-oriented, with oldstyle-style proportions and varied heights that blend comfortably into running copy.
Well suited to book typography, magazines, journals, and other long-form editorial contexts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also works for headings, pull quotes, and formal collateral (programs, invitations, certificates) that benefit from a refined, conventional serif voice.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking editorial and academic settings rather than loud display. Its sharp, clean finishing and strong contrast give it a poised, authoritative voice suited to serious content and formal communication.
The design appears intended as a contemporary, conventional text serif that balances readability with an elevated, classic finish. Its restrained proportions and crisp detailing aim to deliver a dependable page color while still conveying refinement and authority.
Spacing and sidebearings read even in the sample text, producing a steady color without looking rigid. The contrast and fine joins suggest it will look best when given enough size or printing resolution to preserve the delicate hairlines.