Serif Normal Obmay 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literature, magazines, headlines, classic, formal, literary, refined, traditional reading, editorial tone, classical elegance, print refinement, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle.
This serif presents sharply tapered, bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation, producing a crisp, engraved color on the page. Capitals are stately and slightly narrow with smooth curves and pointed terminals, while lowercase forms show traditional oldstyle traits such as a two-storey “a” and “g,” a softly angled crossbar on “e,” and a modestly compact, rhythmic spacing. The numerals follow the same high-contrast logic with delicate joins and wedge-like feet, keeping a consistent, polished texture in both isolated glyphs and continuous text.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books and essays, as well as editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also serve for refined headings, pull quotes, and title typography when a formal, traditional tone is appropriate.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a refined, bookish character reminiscent of classical printing. Its strong contrast and sharp finishing details lend a sense of ceremony and seriousness that reads as established and trustworthy.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances readability with a distinctly classical finish. Its proportions and detailing suggest an aim toward timeless, print-oriented typography with an elevated, editorial presence.
In paragraph settings the font maintains a steady baseline and clear word shapes, with lively stroke modulation that adds elegance without becoming overtly decorative. The sharp serifs and thin hairlines give it a clean, high-definition look that benefits from comfortable sizes and good reproduction.