Serif Normal Ohrod 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, literary, packaging, classic, warm, bookish, old-style, readability, tradition, editorial tone, print elegance, humanist texture, bracketed, calligraphic, lively, modulated, soft terminals.
This serif typeface features clearly bracketed serifs, modulated strokes, and gently tapered terminals that give the outlines a subtly calligraphic feel. Curves are round and full, with moderate vertical stress and crisp joins that remain smooth rather than sharp. Proportions read as traditional and slightly varied across letters, with generous counters and a steady, readable rhythm in text. Numerals and capitals carry the same serifed, high-contrast construction, with a consistent finish and balanced spacing.
Well-suited to editorial design, long-form reading, and book or magazine typography where a traditional serif texture is desirable. It also works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and refined packaging or branding that benefits from a classic, cultivated presence.
Overall it conveys a classic, literary tone with a touch of warmth and liveliness. The combination of high contrast and softened, bracketed serifs suggests a historically informed, book-oriented voice rather than a stark modern one. It feels confident and familiar, suited to editorial settings where a traditional, cultivated mood is desired.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional text serif with a more expressive, humanist finish—balancing high-contrast elegance with comfortable readability. Its detailing suggests an aim to evoke established print traditions while remaining versatile for contemporary editorial use.
In the sample text, the face maintains clarity at larger text sizes, with strong black–white contrast and stable word shapes. Serifs are prominent enough to guide the line without feeling heavy, while rounded forms and slightly irregular, humanist detailing keep it from appearing mechanical.