Serif Normal Holif 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Audela' by Fontfabric (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, quotations, captions, classic, literary, formal, refined, emphasis, readability, tradition, elegance, bracketed, calligraphic, oblique, oldstyle, angular.
A slanted serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a slightly calligraphic construction. Strokes show clear modulation with crisp joins and tapered terminals, producing a lively diagonal rhythm rather than a purely mechanical italic. Proportions lean traditional, with compact capitals, moderate ascenders and descenders, and gently varied glyph widths that create an organic text color. Numerals follow the same italicized, serifed pattern with rounded forms and angled stress.
Well-suited for editorial typography where an italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, leads, and subheads. It can also serve in book interiors and long-form reading contexts, and works effectively in refined branding or packaging when a classic, literary tone is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and cultured, suggesting printed literature and established editorial design. Its italic voice feels expressive yet controlled, balancing elegance with readability for formal emphasis.
Designed to provide a conventional, dependable serif italic with a distinctly calligraphic edge—expressive enough for emphasis and display lines, but structured to remain stable and readable in paragraph settings.
The serif treatment is sharp and slightly flared, and many characters end in pointed or tapered terminals that add bite to the silhouette. Counters remain open enough for continuous reading, while the consistent slant and stroke modulation keep lines of text cohesive.