Serif Contrasted Kuse 4 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Prumo Banner', 'Prumo Deck', 'Prumo Slab', and 'Prumo Text' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
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A delicate serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and vertical stress. Stems are slim and straight, with hairline cross-strokes and finely tapered joins that create a crisp, high-definition texture. Serifs are sharp and largely unbracketed, giving terminals a clean, incisive finish. Capitals are tall and stately with generous counters, while the lowercase keeps a measured x-height and a lightly calligraphic rhythm; overall spacing feels open and composed for text and display settings.
Well-suited to editorial design, magazine typography, and high-end branding where a refined, high-contrast voice is desired. It also performs strongly in headlines, pull quotes, and book or journal titling, where the sharp serifs and vertical stress can read with authority and elegance.
The font communicates sophistication and restraint, pairing a classic bookish foundation with a distinctly polished, contemporary sheen. Its airy hairlines and precise serifs lend a sense of luxury and formality without becoming ornate.
Likely designed to evoke the tradition of modern serif typography—prioritizing grace, contrast, and a poised reading rhythm—while maintaining clean, sharp detailing for contemporary editorial and brand applications.
Curved forms like O/Q and the numerals show smooth, controlled modulation, and diagonal letters (V, W, X, Y) read crisp due to the strong contrast. At smaller sizes, the fine hairlines may require attentive reproduction to maintain clarity, while larger sizes emphasize its elegance and contrast.