Serif Normal Jevo 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century Oldstyle' by Bitstream; 'Acta Pro', 'Glosa', 'Glosa Headline', 'Glosa Text', and 'Ysobel' by Monotype; 'Hyperon' by ParaType; and 'Century Old Style' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, print, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, text clarity, editorial tone, traditional authority, refined contrast, bracketed, crisp, traditional, bookish, high-contrast.
A high-contrast serif with crisp hairlines and strongly weighted main strokes, set in an upright, traditional structure. Serifs are bracketed and fairly sharp, giving the outlines a clean, engraved feel without becoming spiky. Capitals are stately and moderately wide with clear internal space, while the lowercase maintains a conventional, readable rhythm and a moderate x-height. Curves are smooth and controlled, with teardrop-like terminals and compact joins that keep the texture even in longer text.
Well suited to book typography, editorial layouts, and long-form print where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also serve for headlines, pull quotes, and formal branding applications that benefit from high-contrast elegance and a traditional voice.
The overall tone is classic and formal, with a literary, editorial character that reads as established and trustworthy. Its contrast and sharp finishing details add a refined, slightly dramatic presence suited to traditional publishing aesthetics.
Likely designed to deliver a conventional text serif with a polished, high-contrast finish—balancing readability in paragraph settings with enough sharpness and contrast to hold its own in prominent editorial and titling roles.
Numerals appear lining and proportioned to sit comfortably alongside capitals, with clear, open forms and strong vertical stress. The punctuation and ampersand harmonize with the same crisp contrast, supporting dense paragraphs as well as display lines.