Serif Normal Fugun 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, invitations, quotations, elegant, literary, classic, formal, lively, text setting, classic tone, refined emphasis, traditional voice, bracketed serifs, tapered strokes, crisp detailing, calligraphic, bookish.
The design is a high-contrast italic serif with tapered hairlines, fuller stems, and sharply defined, bracketed serifs. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, with pointed terminals and a consistent forward pitch that creates a flowing text rhythm. Proportions feel traditional, with moderate ascenders/descenders and compact, controlled counters that keep the texture crisp in paragraphs.
It works well for editorial and book typography where an italic is needed for emphasis, citations, or a refined secondary voice. The crisp contrast and traditional proportions also suit invitations, literary branding, pull quotes, and headings where a classic, elegant tone is desired.
This italic serif conveys a literary, cultured tone with a hint of old-world refinement. Its energetic slant and crisp contrast add a sense of motion and elegance, making it feel formal yet lively rather than austere.
This font appears designed to provide a traditional italic voice for reading-length text, balancing strong stroke contrast with clear, conventional letterforms. The italic construction emphasizes fluidity and emphasis while keeping a disciplined, book-like texture suitable for continuous setting.
Numerals show traditional, serifed shaping with pronounced curves and contrast, matching the text’s formal texture. Overall spacing and rhythm in the sample paragraph read as smooth and cohesive, with an emphasis on clean joins, sharp terminals, and a consistent slanted stress.