Serif Normal Obgev 4 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, branding, headlines, literary, refined, classical, formal, classic text, editorial tone, elegant contrast, compact setting, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, vertical, elegant.
A high-contrast serif with tall, compact proportions and a distinctly vertical stance. Strokes transition sharply between thick stems and hairline joins, with fine, tapered serifs that read as lightly bracketed and neatly finished rather than blunt. Curves are smooth and controlled, terminals often ending in a subtle teardrop or pointed taper, giving the face a crisp, drawn quality. The rhythm is tight and even in text, with sturdy capitals and delicate internal counters that stay open despite the contrast.
Well suited to editorial settings such as magazines, book typography, and long-form layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for refined branding, invitations, and headline or subhead usage where its high-contrast detail can be appreciated.
The overall tone feels refined and literary, with a classic bookish seriousness suited to polished editorial typography. Its sharp contrast and tidy finishing lend a sense of formality and sophistication rather than warmth or casualness.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, literary serif voice with a more fashion/editorial edge through pronounced contrast and fine finishing. Its compact proportions and disciplined rhythm suggest a focus on dense, elegant typesetting while maintaining a formal, classic character.
In the sample text, the face holds together well at larger sizes, where the hairlines and terminals become a defining feature. Numerals share the same contrast-driven construction and look intended to sit comfortably alongside text rather than as display-only figures.