Serif Normal Obdep 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary fiction, academic publishing, classic, literary, formal, refined, text reading, editorial voice, classic refinement, print elegance, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, crisp joins, generous apertures.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a largely vertical axis. Strokes transition quickly from thin hairlines to sturdy stems, producing a clean, bright page color in text. Capitals are stately and proportioned with clear triangular and wedge-like finishing, while round letters (O, C, G) show smooth curves and tight, disciplined modulation. Lowercase forms are compact and steady with a two-storey a and g, a slender f with a high crossbar, and a narrow, efficient s; terminals tend toward sharp, slightly calligraphic flicks rather than blunt cuts. Numerals are lining and similarly contrasty, with elegant curves on 2, 3, and 9 and a pointed, angular 4.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books and essays, as well as editorial layouts in magazines and journals where a classic serif voice is desired. It also fits formal communications—programs, invitations, and institutional materials—where a refined, traditional impression matters.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking book typography and established editorial voices. Its sharp hairlines and poised serifs add a sense of formality and precision, while the open counters keep it readable and composed in running text.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with an elevated, high-contrast finish—balancing familiar oldstyle/book proportions with crisp hairlines and tidy serifs to deliver a polished, authoritative reading experience.
In the sample paragraph, the font maintains consistent rhythm and word-shape clarity, with strong vertical stems giving structure and thin horizontals adding finesse. The contrast and hairlines suggest it will look best when printing or rendering conditions preserve fine detail, and careful spacing helps it hold together at text sizes without feeling overly tight.