Serif Normal Obkag 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, academic, classic, formal, literary, refined, readability, tradition, formality, editorial tone, print elegance, bracketed serifs, transitional, vertical stress, sharp terminals, tight aperture.
A high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a predominantly vertical axis. Stems are firm and relatively straight, while hairlines are thin and clean, giving the design a polished, print-like finish. Proportions feel balanced and traditional, with moderate ascenders/descenders and steady spacing that supports continuous text. Numerals are lining figures with clear stroke contrast and restrained detailing.
Well suited to book interiors, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine typography where a familiar serif voice and strong contrast are desired. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and formal invitations where a refined, traditional presence helps set an authoritative tone.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, projecting authority and composure rather than warmth or playfulness. Its sharp hairlines and poised serifs lend an editorial, bookish character that reads as established and traditional.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that prioritizes classic proportions and a disciplined rhythm for reading, while still offering enough sparkle in the hairlines and serifs to carry upscale editorial and display settings.
Curves and joins are kept controlled and tidy, with pointed, decisive terminals on many forms (notably in S and s) and a straightforward, conventional skeleton across the alphabet. The italics are not shown, and the sample demonstrates strong clarity at larger display and subhead sizes while retaining a text-oriented rhythm.