Serif Contrasted Hata 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This is a high-contrast italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and vertical stress. Strokes taper into fine hairlines, with crisp, largely unbracketed serifs and pointed, calligraphic terminals. The italic angle is steady and relatively assertive, producing a lively, forward rhythm; curves are smooth and controlled, while diagonals (as in K, V, W, X) read sharp and clean. Proportions feel moderately narrow with a normal x-height, and the figures follow the same contrasty, refined construction.
Well-suited to editorial typography—magazine features, book jackets, section heads, and pull quotes—where contrast and italic motion add hierarchy and elegance. It can also support premium branding and packaging when used at sizes large enough to preserve the fine hairlines.
The overall tone is polished and literary, with a fashion/editorial sophistication and a slightly dramatic, high-end sheen. It suggests tradition and authority while still feeling energetic due to the strong italic movement and sparkling hairlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, high-contrast italic for sophisticated typography, combining sharp, modern crispness with traditional serif letterforms. Its emphasis on hairlines, clean serifs, and consistent slant suggests a focus on expressive display and editorial emphasis rather than utilitarian text settings at very small sizes.
Uppercase forms lean toward stately, classical silhouettes (notably the open C/G and the rounded O/Q), while lowercase shows a more handwriting-derived flow with tapered joins and delicate finishing strokes. The numerals appear oldstyle-leaning in feel due to their varied widths and curved, calligraphic construction, matching the text color and cadence of the letters.