Serif Normal Obmar 7 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, invitations, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, classic text, publishing, refinement, heritage tone, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle, lively.
A high-contrast serif with sharp, bracketed wedge serifs and a gently calligraphic stroke modulation. The letterforms show a traditional, bookish construction with moderate axis in rounded shapes, slightly tapered stems, and a rhythmic mix of narrow and wider forms that gives the line a lively texture. Lowercase proportions lean toward a short x-height with relatively tall ascenders, and the italic influence is subtle rather than slanted, keeping the overall stance upright. Numerals follow the same engraved, oldstyle-like drawing with varying widths and prominent terminals.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also serve effectively for refined headlines, chapter titles, pull quotes, and formal printed materials that benefit from high contrast and classic proportions.
The font conveys a classic, literary tone—refined and serious without feeling sterile. Its crisp serifs and pronounced contrast suggest heritage printing and editorial polish, with enough warmth in the curves to feel human and readable.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with an engraved, oldstyle sensibility—prioritizing a familiar reading rhythm, elegant contrast, and a timeless publishing look. Its proportions and crisp detailing suggest a focus on traditional typography rather than modern minimalism.
In text, the strong contrast and sharp terminals create a bright, articulate page color, while the shorter x-height emphasizes elegance over compact economy. The spacing and stroke tapering produce clear word shapes, though the detailing is most comfortable at text-to-display sizes where the serifs and joins can breathe.