Serif Normal Etbun 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazines, pull quotes, invitations, elegant, literary, formal, classic, refined, classic italics, editorial emphasis, elegant text, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, slanted axis, sharp terminals.
A high-contrast italic serif with a distinctly calligraphic construction. Thick–thin modulation is pronounced, with slender hairlines and crisp, tapered serifs that often feel lightly bracketed and pointed. The italic slant is steady and lively, supported by rounded bowls and generous curves, while many strokes end in fine, knife-like terminals. Proportions read as traditional with a normal x-height, and the overall rhythm is smooth and slightly animated, giving text a continuous, flowing texture.
Well suited to editorial design, book and magazine typography, and other long-form settings where a classic italic voice is needed for emphasis. It also works effectively for pull quotes, refined headlines, and formal materials such as invitations or announcements where an elegant, traditional tone is desired.
The tone is refined and literary, evoking classic book typography and editorial sophistication. Its energetic italics add a sense of motion and emphasis without becoming decorative, making it feel formal, expressive, and polished.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, text-oriented serif italic with strong contrast and a calligraphic cadence. It prioritizes elegance and emphasis, aiming for a graceful reading texture and a classic, cultivated presence in print-like compositions.
Numerals and capitals maintain the same strong contrast and elegant tapering, which helps headings and emphasized passages feel cohesive. The italic forms show a consistent entry/exit logic across letters, contributing to a graceful line flow in continuous text.