Serif Normal Wobih 9 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, magazines, academic, classic, literary, refined, scholarly, readability, book typography, classic tone, text economy, editorial voice, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, crisp, airy.
This serif has slim, tapered strokes with gently bracketed serifs and a calm, even rhythm across lines of text. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, with subtle modulation that gives counters a clean, open feel without looking mechanical. The capitals are stately and well-proportioned, while the lowercase shows traditional oldstyle influence—noticeable in the two-storey “g,” the ear and foot details, and the softly flared terminals. Numerals are elegant and unobtrusive, matching the text color and maintaining consistent alignment and spacing in running copy.
It performs best in extended reading contexts such as books, essays, and editorial layouts, where its delicate serifs and steady cadence support comfortable scanning. It can also work well for refined headings, pull quotes, and captions when a classical, literary voice is desired.
The overall tone is bookish and composed, suggesting heritage publishing and careful typesetting. It reads as refined rather than flashy, with a quiet elegance that suits long-form, content-first typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable text serif with traditional detailing and an elegant, lightly built color. Its proportions and gentle stroke shaping aim to deliver a composed page texture suitable for professional publishing.
In the sample text, the face maintains a light, clear texture and avoids heavy dark spots, helping paragraphs feel open. Punctuation and diacritics appear crisp and proportional, and the italics are not shown—so the impression is based on the roman’s restrained, classical detailing.