Serif Normal Funuh 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Linotype Really', 'Really No 2', 'Really No 2 Paneuropean', and 'Really No 2 W2G' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, invitations, quotations, literary, refined, classic, scholarly, formal, elegant text, editorial voice, classic italics, calligraphic refinement, bracketed, calligraphic, flowing, wedge-like, bookish.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif italic with a distinctly calligraphic construction. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation with tapered terminals and bracketed, wedge-like serifs that soften joins. The italic angle is consistent and produces a lively rightward rhythm, with rounded forms staying open and counters remaining clear. Letterforms vary in width and gesture—especially in the capitals—giving the line a dynamic, slightly swashy texture while maintaining conventional text proportions and spacing.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book and magazine settings, and refined brand or cultural materials where an elegant italic voice is needed. It works particularly well for emphasis, pull quotes, titles, and short to medium passages where its high contrast and animated rhythm can be appreciated at comfortable text sizes.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with an editorial elegance that reads as traditional rather than decorative. Its lively italic movement adds sophistication and a sense of formality, suggesting curated, bookish contexts and polished communication.
The design appears intended to provide a traditional, readable italic with a strong calligraphic flavor—more expressive than a purely mechanical italic, yet disciplined enough for conventional text use. It aims to balance elegance and clarity, offering a familiar serif foundation with lively, tapered detailing for a polished typographic color.
Capitals have a slightly flared, inscriptional feel in places, while lowercase forms lean more cursive, creating a pleasant hierarchy between headline initials and running text. Numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast logic with rounded bowls and tapered strokes, keeping them visually aligned with the text color in mixed settings.