Serif Normal Fuden 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, invitations, quotations, elegant, literary, formal, classic, refined, text emphasis, classic elegance, editorial tone, formal voice, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, crisp, slanted.
A high-contrast italic serif with crisp, tapered strokes and clearly bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a calligraphic stress and a steady rightward slant, with rounded bowls and sharp, wedge-like terminals that keep the rhythm lively. Capitals feel stately and slightly narrower, while the lowercase is more fluid and varied, with distinctive entry strokes and long, elegant descenders that enhance the italic movement. Numerals follow the same contrast and slant, appearing refined and text-oriented rather than purely geometric.
Well suited for long-form editorial and book settings where an elegant italic is needed for emphasis, quotes, or titling within text. It can also work effectively for formal invitations, programs, and refined branding applications where a classic, high-contrast serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and cultured, evoking traditional book typography and formal editorial settings. Its sharp contrasts and graceful italic curves add a sense of ceremony and polish, making it feel suited to sophisticated, literary messaging.
Designed to provide a traditional, legible italic companion with a refined, high-contrast serif structure. The intent appears focused on conveying elegance and authority while maintaining a consistent, text-friendly rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Counters are generally open and clean, helping maintain clarity despite the strong contrast. The italic construction is pronounced enough to read as a true italic rather than an oblique, with lively stroke modulation that becomes especially apparent in mixed-case text.