Serif Normal Obrob 4 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, readability, tradition, editorial tone, classic polish, bracketed, transitional, crisp, bookish, calligraphic.
A conventional serif with crisp, high-contrast strokes and clearly bracketed serifs that taper to fine terminals. Capitals are proportionally broad with open counters and steady vertical stress, while lowercase forms keep a moderate x-height and relatively generous apertures for a text-oriented rhythm. Curves are smooth and controlled, joining into stems with subtle modulation; detailing stays sharp rather than soft, giving the face a clean, engraved-like finish. Figures show the same contrast and serif treatment, with a clear, readable presence suitable for continuous text.
Well-suited to long-form reading environments such as book interiors, magazines, and editorial articles where a classic serif texture is desired. It also fits formal documents, reports, and academic materials that benefit from a traditional, trustworthy typographic tone.
The overall tone feels classic and literary, with a composed, formal voice that evokes traditional publishing and editorial typography. Its sharp contrast and tidy serif finishing add a refined, slightly authoritative character without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that delivers a familiar, authoritative reading experience while adding a touch of refinement through strong contrast and crisp, bracketed serifs.
The spacing and proportions read comfortably in paragraph samples, with distinct letterforms and clear differentiation between similar shapes. The design balances elegance (fine hairlines and tapered terminals) with practicality (open counters and steady rhythm), keeping the texture even across mixed-case settings.