Serif Normal Obmid 4 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, formal, literary, refined, text readability, editorial tone, classic elegance, print tradition, formal voice, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, crisp, sharp terminals, bookish.
A crisp serif with bracketed serifs, pronounced stroke contrast, and a slightly calligraphic stress that reads cleanly at text sizes. The capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, with sharp, well-defined terminals and moderated curves; the lowercase shows clear, traditional construction with a two-storey a, a compact e, and a lively g with a distinct ear. Serifs are not heavy or slab-like, instead tapering into fine feet and beaks that give the outlines a precise, engraved feel. Figures are lining and share the same high-contrast rhythm, with open counters and consistent vertical emphasis across the set.
Well-suited for editorial layouts, book typography, and magazine work where a classical serif voice is desired. The strong contrast and confident capitals also make it effective for display uses such as section heads, pull quotes, and formal print pieces like invitations or programs.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking book typography and established editorial design. Its sharp contrast and tidy serif finishing lend a sense of authority and polish, while the subtle calligraphic inflection keeps it from feeling mechanical.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif with a refined, print-oriented character—balancing sharp detail and readable proportions for continuous reading while retaining enough elegance for prominent typographic moments.
In the sample text, the font maintains a steady baseline rhythm and clear word shapes, with punctuation and the ampersand matching the same refined, high-contrast detailing. The combination of crisp serifs and open interior spaces supports clarity in longer passages while still feeling distinctly formal.