Serif Normal Horiy 4 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotations, introductions, literary, classic, formal, refined, text companion, elegant emphasis, traditional tone, readability, oldstyle, calligraphic, bracketed, slanted, smooth.
A slanted serif with oldstyle construction and gently modulated strokes. Serifs are bracketed and tapered, with a smooth, calligraphic flow that shows in the curved joins and angled terminals. Counters are moderately open and the rhythm is lively, with slightly irregular widths across characters that give the text a natural, bookish texture. Numerals follow the same italicized, traditional tone, with rounded forms and restrained stroke flare.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, especially for emphasis, quotations, forewords, and other italic-driven typography. It also fits magazine features and cultural or academic materials where a traditional, fluent serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting traditional publishing and cultivated, formal writing. Its italic stance and soft serif shaping lend a sense of motion and elegance rather than rigidity, making it feel refined and slightly romantic.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif companion italic that prioritizes readability while adding expressive, calligraphic warmth. Its proportions and moderated detailing aim to deliver a familiar publishing aesthetic with a lively slanted rhythm.
In paragraph settings the face maintains a consistent color and a graceful diagonal movement, with clear differentiation between capitals and lowercase. The design favors smooth curves and understated contrast, keeping the impression polished without looking sharp or overly crisp.