Serif Contrasted Muki 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Bodoni' by Berthold (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, headlines, invitations, elegant, formal, classical, crisp, refinement, authority, luxury, tradition, display clarity, hairline serifs, vertical stress, sharp terminals, refined, bookish.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and clear vertical stress. Stems are sturdy while hairlines and serifs taper to very fine points, producing a crisp, engraved look. Serifs are sharp and mostly unbracketed, with neat, flat feet and delicate head serifs that keep the rhythm tight. Proportions feel slightly compact in the lowercase with a relatively low x-height and long ascenders/descenders, while capitals are stately and well balanced; overall spacing reads even and text color stays clean despite the contrast.
Well suited to editorial typography—magazines, books, and cultured branding—especially for display sizes where the hairlines can shine. It can also work for refined headings, pull quotes, and formal stationery; in smaller text, generous leading and careful reproduction help preserve the delicate details.
The type conveys a polished, literary tone—formal and composed, with a hint of luxury. Its sharp detailing and high refinement suggest tradition and authority, making it feel at home in environments that value clarity and prestige.
Likely designed to capture a classic, high-contrast serif voice with a contemporary crispness: elegant structure, disciplined spacing, and sharp finishing for a premium, editorial-forward impression.
Round forms (like O/C/G and 0/8/9) show consistent stress and smooth curves, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) stay crisp without becoming spindly. The figures appear lining and maintain the same high-contrast logic as the letters, supporting cohesive mixed text and numeric settings.