Serif Normal Kikum 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, invitations, elegant, classic, refined, classic text, formal tone, italic emphasis, editorial voice, calligraphic elegance, bracketed serifs, calligraphic stress, diagonal stress, sharp terminals, oldstyle figures.
A high-contrast serif with a pronounced italic construction and clear calligraphic stress. Stems move from fine hairlines to stronger verticals, with tapered, sharp terminals and neatly bracketed serifs that keep the texture crisp rather than heavy. Proportions lean classical: capitals are stately and open, lowercase is compact with a relatively short x-height and lively ascenders/descenders. Curves (notably in C, G, O, Q, and the italics in the sample text) show fluid entry/exit strokes and gently swelling bowls, producing a rhythmic, slightly varied word color.
Well-suited to long-form reading and editorial typography where an italic with strong personality is valuable for emphasis. It also works convincingly for literature-oriented branding, cultural programs, and formal stationery where a classic, high-contrast serif tone is desired.
The overall tone is refined and traditional, with an editorial, bookish confidence. Its italic voice reads expressive and cultivated, suggesting formality without feeling rigid.
Likely designed to deliver a conventional, book-inspired serif voice with a distinctly calligraphic italic, balancing readability with a polished, expressive surface. The short x-height and sharp detailing point to an intention of elegance and tradition over utilitarian neutrality.
Numerals appear oldstyle in character, mixing heights and including more calligraphic shaping on forms like 2, 3, 5, and 9. The italic angle is noticeable but controlled, with joins and terminals designed to stay clean at text sizes while still giving headings a graceful flourish.