Serif Normal Waley 4 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, branding, refined, literary, formal, classic, readability, classic tone, editorial polish, premium feel, text setting, bracketed, crisp, elegant, sharp, airy.
This serif presents slender, sharply defined letterforms with pronounced stroke modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. Capitals are stately and moderately wide, with generous internal counters and a clean, even rhythm across the alphabet. The lowercase shows traditional proportions and a restrained, controlled construction, with a two-storey “g” and compact joins that keep texture smooth at text sizes. Numerals follow the same polished, old-style sensibility, combining fine hairlines with sturdier main strokes for a balanced page color.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where refined contrast and a classic serif texture are desired. It also fits magazine headlines, pull quotes, and sophisticated branding systems that benefit from an elegant, authoritative tone without heavy ornament.
The overall tone is polished and literary, conveying a sense of tradition and editorial seriousness. Its fine detailing and measured contrast read as elegant and composed rather than loud or decorative, making it feel at home in cultured, formal contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-finish text serif that balances elegance with readability. Its controlled contrast, careful serif treatment, and traditional lowercase shapes suggest a focus on producing a composed, premium typographic color for editorial and literary work.
Letter endings are consistently crisp, and the serifs stay relatively small and neat, helping maintain clarity while preserving a classic book-face flavor. The italic is not shown; the samples indicate a steady roman voice with a calm, text-forward rhythm.