Serif Normal Oblat 4 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Anko' by Eko Bimantara (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, print, classic, formal, refined, readability, tradition, authority, refinement, editorial tone, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, transitional, bookish.
A classic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a measured, slightly expansive stance with generous sidebearings and a steady, upright rhythm. Curves are smoothly modeled with tapered terminals, and joins stay clean, giving the design a polished, text-focused presence. Capitals feel stately and balanced, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation and an even, readable texture in paragraph settings.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial typography, especially for print where the contrast and serif detailing can read cleanly. It also works effectively for magazine features, essays, academic material, and other contexts that benefit from a traditional, authoritative text voice.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, conveying a sense of authority and editorial seriousness. Its high-contrast modeling and elegant finishing details add refinement without becoming ornate, making it feel at home in literary and institutional contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readerly serif that balances classic proportions with crisp contrast and refined finishing. It aims to deliver a composed page texture and a dignified tone for continuous reading while remaining versatile for headings and mixed alphanumeric content.
Numerals and capitals share the same sharp contrast and serif treatment, producing a cohesive typographic color across mixed-content settings. In the sample text, the font holds a consistent line rhythm and clear word shapes, with punctuation and quotation forms that match the crisp, formal character.