Serif Normal Wobih 4 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, headlines, invitations, elegant, classic, refined, literary, refinement, elegance, space-saving, editorial tone, classicism, high-waisted, hairline, bracketed, crisp, airy.
This serif presents tall, slender proportions with generous vertical emphasis and ample sidebearings that create an airy texture. Strokes are finely drawn with clear contrast between main stems and hairlines, and the serifs are small, bracketed, and sharply finished, giving a crisp, print-oriented edge. Curves are smooth and controlled, counters are relatively open for the width, and the overall rhythm is calm and evenly paced. Figures follow the same delicate, high-contrast approach, with narrow forms and fine terminals that keep the numerals visually consistent with the text.
This design is well suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and magazine work where a refined, classic serif texture is desirable. It can also serve effectively in elegant headlines and display lines, and in formal applications such as invitations or programs where a tall, graceful serif voice is appropriate.
The overall tone is poised and polished, with a distinctly editorial sensibility. Its tall, delicate silhouettes and crisp details suggest formality and sophistication rather than warmth or playfulness, lending a cultured, bookish character to longer passages and headlines alike.
The type appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast serif voice in a condensed, space-efficient footprint while maintaining a clean reading rhythm. Its restrained detailing and consistent vertical stress aim for a timeless, print-like elegance that supports both refined display use and composed text settings.
In the sample text, the thin hairlines and tight inner details become more prominent, making the design feel best suited to sizes and settings where its contrast and fine serifs can remain clear. The narrow capitals and compact lowercase give text a vertical, column-friendly presence and a slightly aristocratic cadence.