Serif Normal Anruf 4 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, posters, book covers, classic, dramatic, formal, expressive, attention, elegance, tradition, expressiveness, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, sculpted, swashy.
A high-contrast serif with a pronounced italic slant and a distinctly sculpted, calligraphic construction. Thick verticals and tapered hairlines create sharp, glossy-looking counters, while bracketed serifs and sheared terminals give the forms a carved, energetic finish. The overall rhythm is compact and lively: rounded letters show strong modulation, joins are tight, and diagonals (V/W/X/Y) have decisive, pointed transitions. Figures are similarly stylized, with elegant curves and clear thick–thin interplay that reads confidently at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and other prominent editorial settings where contrast and italic motion can be appreciated. It also fits poster typography and book-cover titling, and can work for short blurbs or lead-ins when set with generous size and spacing.
The tone is editorial and traditional, but with a theatrical edge—more headline-forward than quietly bookish. Its sharp contrast and slanted stance feel assertive and elegant, suggesting refinement with a touch of drama.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif voice with heightened contrast and built-in italic expressiveness, aiming for attention and sophistication in display-led typography.
The italic is integral rather than a simple oblique: many letters show calligraphic shaping and curved entry/exit strokes, especially in lowercase. In text, the strong contrast produces a dark, punchy color and emphasizes word shapes through prominent serifs and tapered terminals.