Serif Normal Obkan 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, refined, formal, reading, tradition, elegance, authority, print tone, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, transitional, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines, fuller main stems, and bracketed wedge-like serifs that taper to sharp points. The drawing shows a calligraphic modulation through curves and joins, with round forms kept clean and slightly condensed in feel. Uppercase proportions are stately and even, while lowercase features a two-storey a and g, compact bowls, and steady, text-oriented spacing that reads smoothly in paragraphs.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and essays, as well as magazine layouts and editorial systems that need a classic serif texture. It also performs nicely in display settings such as section heads, pull quotes, formal announcements, and invitations where sharp serifs and contrast can add elegance.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, with a distinctly literary, print-classical voice. Its sharp serifs and polished contrast add a refined, slightly dramatic edge that feels appropriate for serious, editorial contexts rather than casual or playful use.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-first serif with a polished, print-traditional character, balancing readability with a refined, high-contrast finish for editorial versatility.
The numerals follow the same contrast and serif logic, with clear differentiation and a conventional, book-typographic stance. In the text sample, the rhythm remains consistent at larger sizes, with punctuation and capitals giving a dignified, headline-ready presence while maintaining a comfortable text texture.