Serif Normal Oblam 4 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, newspapers, headlines, branding, classic, formal, editorial, authoritative, literary, readability, editorial tone, traditional elegance, hierarchy, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, contrasty, wide-set.
A conventional serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms are relatively open and generously set, with sturdy vertical stems, tapered diagonals, and sharp terminals that give the outlines a clean, engraved feel. Uppercase shapes are broad and steady, while the lowercase shows a traditional text rhythm with compact joins and a moderate x-height; round letters carry strong stress and clear inner counters. Figures and capitals read with a slightly expansive footprint, supporting clear hierarchy in display and text settings alike.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books and editorial layouts, where its familiar serif structure and consistent texture support continuous text. The strong contrast and crisp serifs also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and brand typography that aims for a traditional, cultivated impression.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting seriousness and tradition rather than novelty. Its high-contrast strokes and refined finishing lend an authoritative, bookish voice that feels at home in established publishing and institutional contexts.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional text serif that balances refinement with readability, offering a recognizable publishing voice that scales from paragraph copy to prominent headings.
Spacing appears comfortable and even across the alphabet, with a consistent serif treatment that keeps lines cohesive in paragraphs. The numerals and punctuation shown match the same sharp, contrasty construction, helping mixed text maintain a unified texture.