Serif Normal Ihguw 4 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, invitations, classic, literary, refined, formal, readability, tradition, elegance, editorial tone, typographic polish, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle, graceful.
A refined serif with pronounced contrast between thick and thin strokes and smoothly bracketed, wedge-like serifs. Curves are generous and well-controlled, with an overall oldstyle skeleton—noticeable in the diagonal stress of round letters and the flowing, slightly calligraphic joins. Proportions are balanced and readable, with moderate ascenders/descenders and a steady text rhythm; the lowercase shows traditional forms such as a two-storey “g” and “a,” and a gently tapered “t.” Numerals appear lining and serifed, matching the text color and contrast of the alphabet.
It performs well in long-form reading environments such as books, essays, and magazine articles, where its classic proportions and clear serif structure support comfortable scanning. It can also suit formal collateral—programs, invitations, and institutional materials—especially at text and display sizes where the contrast and bracketed serifs can be appreciated.
The font conveys a traditional, bookish tone with an understated sense of authority. Its high-contrast detailing and elegant terminals add a quiet sophistication suited to formal and editorial settings rather than casual or utilitarian interfaces.
The design appears intended as a conventional, historically informed text serif that prioritizes readability and typographic polish. Its combination of oldstyle proportions with crisp, high-contrast finishing suggests a goal of delivering a familiar, authoritative voice for editorial and literary typography.
The shapes maintain a consistent modulation across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing a calm, even texture in paragraph settings. Capital forms feel stately and open, with ample internal space in letters like C, G, and O, while the lowercase remains compact and disciplined for continuous reading.