Serif Normal Obgiy 4 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, newspapers, headlines, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, readability, space saving, editorial tone, classic voice, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, crisp, refined, transitional.
A refined serif with pronounced stroke contrast, crisp hairlines, and clearly bracketed wedge-like serifs. The letterforms are compact and vertically oriented, with relatively tight proportions and a steady, even rhythm in text. Curves are smooth and controlled, terminals often finish with subtle teardrop or tapered endings, and the numerals and capitals maintain a dignified, traditional structure suited to continuous reading.
Well-suited for book and long-form editorial typography where a traditional serif voice and clear hierarchy are needed. It can also perform effectively in magazine and newspaper-style layouts, and works nicely for compact headlines, pull quotes, and subheads that benefit from a classic, authoritative tone.
The overall tone feels classic and literary, with a measured formality that reads as trustworthy and established. Its sharp contrasts and clean finishing details lend an editorial polish, making it feel appropriate for serious, confident messaging rather than casual or playful settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable serif for editorial and publishing contexts, combining a traditional skeleton with crisp contrast for a polished page texture. Its compact proportions suggest an aim toward efficient set width without losing a formal, classic typographic presence.
At display sizes the high-contrast details become especially vivid, while in text the narrow footprint helps conserve space and maintain a compact color. The italic is not shown; the styling in the samples emphasizes a conventional roman voice with restrained, traditional character shapes.