Serif Normal Obmem 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, magazines, reports, classic, literary, formal, refined, authoritative, readability, tradition, editorial tone, formal voice, bracketed, oldstyle feel, calligraphic, crisp, balanced.
This serif typeface shows a traditional book-face structure with bracketed serifs, moderate-to-high stroke contrast, and smooth, calligraphic transitions in curves and joins. Proportions are balanced with a steady, readable rhythm: capitals feel stately and open, while lowercase forms maintain clear counters and measured spacing. The numerals align comfortably with the text, and the overall drawing stays consistent, with slightly flared terminals and carefully shaped bowls that keep the texture even in paragraph settings.
Well-suited to book typography and long-form editorial layouts where a classic serif texture supports comfortable reading. It also works effectively for magazines, reports, and formal documents that benefit from a traditional, polished tone.
The tone is classic and literary, conveying an established, editorial voice rather than a trendy or experimental one. Its contrast and serif detailing add a sense of refinement and formality, suitable for content that aims to feel trustworthy and composed.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif for continuous text, emphasizing familiar forms, controlled contrast, and a composed typographic rhythm that stays clear in paragraph settings while still offering presence in headlines.
In the sample text, the face holds together well at display-to-text sizes, producing a clean typographic color without looking overly sharp. Curves (notably in round letters and the ampersand) read as gently calligraphic, while the capitals provide a dignified presence for headings and initials.