Serif Normal Orfu 4 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, magazine, packaging, authoritative, literary, traditional, formal, readability, authority, classic tone, print utility, heritage feel, bracketed, oldstyle, sculpted, crisp, weighty.
A weighty serif with pronounced stroke modulation and firmly bracketed serifs. The letterforms show rounded, slightly bulbous terminals and a sculpted, oldstyle-influenced texture that stays compact and sturdy at text sizes. Counters are moderately open, curves are smooth and full, and the rhythm reads steady rather than delicate, with strong vertical presence and confident joins.
Well-suited to book typography and long-form editorial where a classic serif texture is desired, especially in print. It also performs strongly in headlines, deck copy, and pull quotes when a traditional, weight-forward voice is needed, and can lend a heritage feel to packaging and branding applications.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, with a classic, bookish voice. Its heavy, sculpted forms feel established and dependable, leaning formal and editorial rather than casual or playful.
Designed to deliver a conventional serif reading experience with extra visual authority, combining classical proportions with heavier, more sculpted detailing. The intent appears to be a dependable, general-purpose text face that can also carry display roles when set large.
At larger sizes the ball-like terminals and the strong serif brackets become a key identifying detail, giving the face a robust, slightly vintage flavor. The numerals match the text weight and contrast, reading clear and substantial alongside capitals and lowercase.