Serif Normal Faru 4 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Antiqua Pro' by SoftMaker and 'URW Antiqua' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazine, headlines, subheads, elegant, literary, classic, refined, italic emphasis, classic text, elegant display, editorial voice, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, open counters, sharp terminals.
A high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced rightward slant and a crisp, calligraphic stress. Strokes transition sharply from thick verticals and diagonals to hairline joins, with bracketed serifs that taper to fine points. Capitals feel broad and authoritative, while lowercase forms show lively, slightly varied widths and generous curves, creating a rhythmic texture. Numerals follow the same contrast and italic flow, with rounded bowls and delicate finishing strokes that stay consistent with the text style.
This font is a strong choice for editorial settings such as magazines and book typography, especially for italic emphasis, pull quotes, and elegant subheads. It can also serve for refined headlines where contrast and motion are desirable, and for brand or packaging applications that benefit from a classic, upscale voice.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, with an expressive italic energy that reads as cultured and literary. Its sharp hairlines and sweeping curves add a sense of drama and sophistication without becoming ornamental, making it feel well suited to classic, upscale typography.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional text-serif foundation in an energetic italic, balancing readability with a distinctly refined, high-contrast character. It aims to deliver a classic printed-page feel while adding emphasis through sharp hairlines, tapered serifs, and flowing forms.
At larger sizes the hairlines and tapered terminals become a defining feature, giving the face a crisp sparkle on the page. The italic construction is assertive, with noticeable movement in letters like the diagonals and curved joins, which adds emphasis and momentum in running text.