Serif Normal Inkof 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine type, book jackets, pull quotes, invitations, formal, literary, refined, classical, editorial, space saving, editorial tone, elegant display, classic authority, hairline serifs, vertical stress, tall ascenders, tight spacing, crisp terminals.
A condensed, high-contrast serif with sharp hairline serifs and strong vertical stems. The design shows vertical stress and crisp, neatly finished terminals, with tall ascenders and deep descenders that create a pronounced vertical rhythm. Counters are relatively compact and the overall color stays clean and bright, with thin connecting strokes emphasizing the contrast. Numerals and capitals maintain the same narrow, columnar proportions, producing a tight, orderly texture in setting.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and display typography where a slim serif can add sophistication without consuming width. It also works well for magazine-style editorial applications, book jackets, and pull quotes, especially when paired with generous leading and careful tracking to preserve clarity at smaller sizes.
The tone is formal and literary, evoking classic book typography and traditional editorial voices. Its slender proportions and crisp contrast read as refined and somewhat austere, lending an authoritative, composed personality to headlines and short passages.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, editorial serif voice in a space-efficient footprint, using high contrast and crisp serifs to create elegance and hierarchy. Its proportions and rhythm suggest a focus on refined display and headline work while retaining enough conventional structure for short text settings.
The narrow build concentrates emphasis into vertical strokes, making the face feel tall and elegant while also increasing the importance of line spacing. The italic is not shown; the samples indicate a consistent, disciplined roman style with pronounced punctuation and a distinctive, old-style feel in some lowercase shapes.