Serif Contrasted Woba 4 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century 725' by Bitstream and 'URW Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book titles, posters, pull quotes, classical, authoritative, formal, dramatic, editorial voice, classic revival, strong emphasis, display clarity, sharp serifs, vertical stress, hairline joins, bracketless, high-contrast.
This serif displays a strongly calligraphic, high-contrast construction with pronounced vertical stress and very thin hairline joins. Serifs are sharp and largely unbracketed, giving terminals a crisp, carved finish. Uppercase forms are broad and stately with generous bowls (notably in C, G, O, Q) and sturdy vertical stems; the lowercase keeps a traditional book-face rhythm with compact joins and clear, rounded counters. The overall spacing feels open and even, supporting dense setting at larger sizes while maintaining clear letter separation.
Best suited for editorial headlines, book and magazine titles, pull quotes, and display typography where its contrast and sharp serifs can be appreciated. It can also work for short passages or lead-ins when set with sufficient size and spacing, especially in print-oriented layouts that favor classic serif texture.
The tone is confident and traditional, evoking classic editorial and literary typography with a touch of drama from the strong thick–thin modulation. It reads as serious and established rather than casual, and the sharp finishing details add a slightly formal, engraved impression.
The design appears aimed at delivering a traditional, authoritative serif voice with pronounced contrast and crisp finishing, balancing readability with a strong display presence. Its proportions and stress suggest a classic model adapted for impactful modern editorial use.
Figures appear lining and weighty, matching the text color of the capitals; curved numerals show the same pronounced contrast and crisp terminal treatment. In the sample text, the heavy verticals and fine hairlines create a lively texture that benefits from adequate size and comfortable leading to keep the hairline details from visually closing up.