Serif Normal Ohgaw 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, print reading, literary titles, academic, traditional, literary, formal, warm, readability, editorial tone, classic styling, print utility, bracketed, ball terminals, calligraphic, oldstyle, sturdy.
A classic text serif with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and softly modulated strokes. The letterforms show gently rounded joins and a subtly calligraphic stress, with compact curves and a steady, readable rhythm. Terminals often finish in small ball or teardrop shapes, and the punctuation and figures match the same robust, bookish color. Overall proportions feel balanced rather than condensed or extended, with consistent spacing that produces an even texture in paragraph settings.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where an even, comfortable texture is needed. It also works effectively for headings and literary titles that benefit from a traditional serif presence without extreme contrast.
The font conveys a traditional, literary tone with a friendly warmth. Its rounded detailing and ball terminals soften the formality, suggesting a dependable, editorial voice rather than a sharp or modern one.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable serif that adds personality through rounded terminals and gently calligraphic modulation while maintaining a familiar text-face structure.
Uppercase forms feel stately and slightly heavy in their verticals, while lowercase shapes remain open and sturdy. The numerals are clear and conventional, with enough character in curves and terminals to feel distinctive without becoming decorative.