Serif Normal Temiw 4 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazines, literary titles, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classic, text italic, classic emphasis, print elegance, editorial utility, hairline serifs, calligraphic, bracketed, teardrop terminals, oldstyle figures.
A high-contrast italic serif with slender hairlines and crisp, tapering serifs. Strokes show a distinctly calligraphic modulation, with sharp joins and occasional teardrop-like terminals, producing a lively rhythm across words. Proportions feel traditional with a moderate x-height, long ascenders/descenders, and a forward slant that remains controlled rather than cursive. Curves are smooth and open, while capitals are stately and slightly narrow, giving the overall texture a clean, refined color on the page.
Well-suited for editorial typography, book interiors, and magazine layouts where an elegant italic is needed for emphasis, quotes, and subsection titles. It can also serve effectively in refined display roles—such as literary covers, cultural branding, and formal invitations—especially at moderate to large sizes where the contrast and terminals remain crisp.
The tone is polished and bookish, evoking classic print typography and formal editorial settings. Its italic voice reads expressive and cultured, lending a sense of sophistication and quiet drama without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended as a classic text-italic companion with strong contrast and a traditional, print-oriented cadence. It prioritizes a graceful, authoritative italic voice that adds emphasis and sophistication while maintaining a disciplined, readable structure.
The lowercase shows a fluid baseline movement and varied entry/exit strokes typical of text italics, while numerals appear oldstyle, blending naturally with running text. The overall spacing looks even and measured, supporting continuous reading while still highlighting the italic’s personality in headings and pull quotes.