Serif Normal Obnan 4 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, magazines, headlines, formal, literary, classic, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, authority, refinement, bracketed, crisp, stately, calligraphic, bookish.
This serif typeface shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with crisp, bracketed serifs and a strong vertical stress. Capitals are stately and open, with sharp terminals and slightly tapered joins that keep the forms clean at display sizes. Lowercase has sturdy stems and compact, controlled curves; the two-storey a and g are traditional, and the shapes remain steady and readable in text. Numerals follow old-style proportions with clear, sculpted forms and consistent contrast, matching the text color of the alphabet.
It suits long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts, where its contrast and classic proportions provide a confident text color. It also performs well for headlines, pull quotes, and formal titling when a traditional serif voice is desired.
Overall, the tone is classic and literary, evoking traditional book typography and editorial authority. The sharp, high-contrast detailing adds a refined, slightly formal voice that feels appropriate for established institutions and polished publishing contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and careful finishing, aiming for strong readability while projecting a refined, traditional character suitable for publishing and formal communication.
Serifs are finely cut and moderately bracketed, giving a smoother flow than a purely sharp transitional while keeping a crisp finish. Counters are generally open and the rhythm is even in running text, with an authoritative, slightly monumental feel in the capitals.