Serif Normal Obgov 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional text, print elegance, editorial tone, classical voice, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, sharp, transitional.
A crisp, high-contrast serif with bracketed wedge serifs and a pronounced vertical stress. Strokes taper cleanly into hairlines, with sharp terminals and slightly calligraphic modulation, giving the letterforms a polished, engraved feel. Proportions are balanced and moderately narrow, with compact counters and a steady rhythm in text; capitals are sturdy and traditional, while lowercase forms maintain a clear, conventional skeleton with a two-storey “g” and clean, upright punctuation and numerals.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also performs nicely for magazine typography, section heads, pull quotes, and formal collateral such as invitations or programs where a refined, classic voice is appropriate.
The overall tone is classic and authoritative, evoking book typography and established editorial design. Its sharp hairlines and formal detailing lend a refined, slightly dramatic presence suited to serious, literary, or institutional messaging.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that balances readability with a polished, high-contrast elegance. Its detailing and stress suggest an aim to echo established print traditions while remaining versatile across body text and display settings.
In larger sizes the fine hairlines and delicate joins read as elegant and precise, while in continuous text the strong contrast and firm serifs create a structured texture. The numerals follow the same high-contrast, traditional styling, with curving forms and crisp finishing strokes that match the roman character set.