OBO Classic

OBO Classic is a display interpretation of a traditional Old Style Serif. Every character maps to a 1×1 square, enabling horizontal, vertical, or mixed settings. This constraint creates unusual proportions compared to what we expect from classic serifs, and results in a monospaced design. While each letter feels conventional in isolation, the overall texture feels surprisingly contemporary. A few punctuation and special characters are half-width for better spacing, and word space width can be adjusted via OpenType stylistic sets. For horizontal-only settings, kerning can be enabled for a cleaner texture across words and phrases. Best set large, OBO Classic is most at home in editorial and display contexts. The character set includes a series of icons, some rendered as pixel graphics, adding contrast to the typeface's traditional origins. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Need help determining what license you need? Head to our licensing page for more details, or download our free font licensing guide below to help you make the correct choice.