Serif Normal Obkaw 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary fiction, academic publishing, classic, literary, formal, refined, authoritative, readability, traditional tone, editorial utility, print emphasis, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, crisp terminals, calligraphic, oldstyle figures.
A conventional serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and bracketed, wedge-like serifs that give strokes a sculpted, calligraphic finish. The capitals are stately and well-proportioned, with crisp joins and a restrained, slightly tapered rhythm through stems and diagonals. Lowercase forms show moderate x-height with clear counters; round letters exhibit a noticeable vertical stress, and the serifs and terminals resolve cleanly without blunt slab-like endings. Numerals appear as oldstyle figures with ascenders and descenders, contributing to a lively, text-oriented texture.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts where a classical serif voice is desired. It can also serve for refined headlines, pull quotes, and institutional materials that benefit from a traditional, authoritative typographic palette.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, projecting refinement and credibility rather than overt personality. Its contrast and sharpened serifs lend a slightly editorial, “printed page” character that feels established and formal.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif that balances classical proportions with clear, contemporary refinement. Its bracketed serifs, vertical stress, and oldstyle numerals suggest an aim toward comfortable reading and a distinctly traditional page color.
In paragraph setting the face maintains an even color with distinct word shapes, while the high contrast and fine details add sparkle at larger sizes. The italic is not shown; the sample indicates a consistent, classical roman suitable for continuous reading and headline use alike.