Serif Normal Ohbus 4 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oranda' by Bitstream, 'Askan' by Hoftype, 'Oranda' by Tilde, and 'Noam Text' and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, posters, branding, traditional, confident, literary, stately, legibility, authority, editorial tone, traditional warmth, bracketed, robust, rounded, oldstyle, bookish.
A sturdy text serif with bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, and a distinctly robust, carved-in feel. Strokes are thick and even in color with moderate modulation, producing a dense, authoritative texture in paragraphs. The letterforms show generous curves and soft joins rather than sharp, brittle details, and the serifs read as traditional wedges with smooth bracketing. Counters are moderately open and the overall rhythm is steady, giving the type a solid presence at both display and text sizes.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and long-form reading where a strong serif voice is desired. The heavy, stable forms also perform effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and poster-style settings that benefit from a traditional but forceful texture.
The tone is classic and editorial, with a confident, slightly old-fashioned gravitas. Its weight and rounded detailing evoke printed literature and traditional publishing, reading as dependable and formal without becoming delicate.
Likely intended as a conventional, highly legible serif with extra weight and presence, balancing classic proportions with softened details to keep the design approachable in dense text and commanding in display.
Capitals carry a strong, monumental silhouette, while the lowercase keeps a compact, workmanlike structure that maintains consistent color in running text. Figures are heavy and prominent, matching the rest of the design and supporting emphatic numerals in headlines or callouts.