Sans Contrasted Obso 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, institutional, literary, classic, refined, scholarly, text readability, classic tone, editorial utility, literary voice, bracketed serifs, humanist, calligraphic, open counters, high readability.
This typeface shows a serifed, old-style construction with gently bracketed serifs and moderately tapered strokes. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, with a subtle diagonal stress visible in rounded forms, while verticals remain steady and clean. Proportions are balanced with open counters and a calm rhythm; capitals feel stately without becoming rigid, and the lowercase maintains clear, readable joins and terminals. Numerals are proportional and traditional in feel, matching the text color of the letters.
It performs well for body copy in books, reports, and editorial layouts where sustained readability and a classic text color are important. It also suits headlines and pull quotes that benefit from a traditional, polished serif voice without extreme ornamentation.
Overall, it conveys a bookish, cultivated tone—quietly formal rather than flashy. The shapes read as trustworthy and traditional, with a refined warmth that suits long-form reading and thoughtful messaging.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose reading serif with a classical foundation and contemporary restraint, aiming to deliver a comfortable, even texture in paragraphs while preserving a distinctive, literary character in display sizes.
The design maintains consistent texture across mixed-case text, with rounded letters staying generous and legible and diagonals (like in V/W/X/Y) remaining crisp. The italic is not shown; the sample suggests the roman is intended to carry most editorial work with an even, composed color.