Serif Normal Modis 4 is a bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book text, magazines, branding, authoritative, traditional, literary, formal, authority, readability, classic tone, editorial impact, headline presence, bracketed serifs, scotch-like, ball terminals, open counters, sturdy rhythm.
This serif design presents broad, weighty letterforms with pronounced thick–thin modulation and clearly bracketed serifs. The proportions are expansive, with generous horizontal stance and open, rounded counters that keep forms clear despite the heavy color. Curves are smoothly modeled and transitions into serifs are softened rather than abrupt, while terminals often finish with subtle teardrop or ball-like shapes (notably in lowercase and some figures). Spacing and rhythm feel steady and text-ready, producing a dense but controlled texture in paragraph settings.
It suits headlines and display lines where a strong serif voice is desired, and it also performs well in editorial contexts such as magazine features and book typography when a darker, more emphatic page color is appropriate. The wide, confident caps make it effective for branding, mastheads, and section titles that need a classic yet forceful presence.
The overall tone reads established and editorial, with a confident, institutional voice reminiscent of classic book and newspaper typography. Its strong presence and sculpted contrast convey seriousness and authority, while the rounded joins and softened bracketing add a measured warmth rather than a rigid, mechanical feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional text-serif foundation with extra visual authority: a familiar, readable skeleton reinforced by broad proportions, sculpted contrast, and traditional detailing for an unmistakably classic editorial character.
Uppercase forms are especially commanding and wide, giving headings a stately footprint. Numerals match the robust color and show traditional serifed shaping, aligning well with text for settings that need figures to feel integrated rather than purely utilitarian.