Serif Normal Arnuf 4 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, book covers, magazines, pull quotes, classic, literary, formal, editorial, assertive, editorial voice, emphasis, classic display, dramatic contrast, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, calligraphic, lively rhythm, compact counters.
A slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a compact, energetic build. The forms show bracketed wedge-like serifs, rounded joins, and a distinctly calligraphic stress, giving curves a sculpted, slightly swelling feel. Uppercase shapes are sturdy and somewhat condensed in their internal spacing, while the lowercase maintains a steady x-height with brisk ascenders and descenders. Numerals follow the same confident contrast and incline, with rounded bowls and clear, sturdy stems.
This design performs well in headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where its contrast and italic energy can carry tone. It also suits book-cover titling and magazine/editorial typography that benefits from a classic, high-impact serif voice.
The overall tone feels traditional and editorial, with a confident, slightly dramatic presence that reads as established and authoritative. Its italic movement adds a sense of motion and rhetorical emphasis, suggesting bookish refinement rather than casual informality.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif look with heightened emphasis through strong contrast and an italic, calligraphic cadence. It prioritizes presence and expressive readability in display and editorial contexts, while maintaining conventional serif structure for familiar, classic typography.
In the sample text, the strong contrast and tight internal spaces produce a dark, emphatic text color, especially at larger sizes. The italic slant and pointed serif details create a lively rhythm across words, making it well suited to expressive setting where emphasis and character are desired.