Serif Normal Afrus 4 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, luxury branding, posters, elegant, refined, fashion, high-end, display elegance, luxury voice, editorial impact, classic refinement, didone-like, hairline, bracketless, crisp, vertical stress.
A high-contrast serif with dominant vertical stems and extremely fine hairlines, producing a sharp, sparkling texture at display sizes. Serifs are thin and largely unbracketed, with a clean, modern finish and carefully tapered joins. Round letters show a pronounced vertical stress and tight, polished curves; capitals feel tall and poised with generous counters. The lowercase maintains a conventional structure but with delicate terminals and crisp entry/exit strokes, while figures follow the same contrasty, editorial rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, magazine typography, title pages, and high-end identity work where large sizing preserves the fine hairlines. It also works well for short blocks of prominent text such as pull quotes, packaging statements, and event materials that benefit from a refined, high-contrast voice.
The overall tone is luxurious and composed, evoking fashion publishing and premium branding. Its dramatic contrast and clean detailing read as sophisticated and formal, with a slightly contemporary, cultivated edge rather than a rustic or handwritten feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, fashion-oriented serif voice with dramatic contrast and precise, contemporary detailing. Its proportions and stroke economy prioritize elegance and impact in display settings while keeping familiar letterforms for straightforward reading.
At smaller sizes the hairlines and thin serifs can visually recede, while at large sizes the contrast becomes a key stylistic feature. The font’s rhythm is driven by strong verticals and narrow connective strokes, creating a bright, high-clarity page color in headlines and pull quotes.