Serif Normal Temar 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, literary titles, pull quotes, literary, refined, traditional, elegant, text emphasis, classic refinement, editorial tone, print tradition, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, moderate slant, sharp terminals, vertical stress.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with a crisp, calligraphic construction and bracketed serifs. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation with tapered entry and exit strokes, and many terminals finish in sharp, slightly hooked wedges. Proportions feel classical: capitals are relatively narrow with strong verticals, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm and a clear, readable texture. Curves are smooth and controlled (not overly ornate), and counters stay open despite the contrast, helping the text hold together in continuous reading.
It suits editorial and book contexts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, captions, or lead-ins while remaining comfortable at text sizes. The refined contrast and sharp terminals also make it effective for literary titles, magazine features, and pull quotes where a classic, cultured tone is desired.
The overall tone is refined and literary, evoking traditional book typography and formal print. Its italic energy feels purposeful and articulate rather than flamboyant, lending a sense of credibility, poise, and understated elegance. The sharp finishing strokes add a slightly dramatic, editorial edge.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable italic serif with a classical, print-oriented feel—balancing formal elegance with disciplined letterforms to maintain clarity in continuous text.
The italic has noticeable cursive influence in letters like a, f, and g, and the figures align with the same slanted, high-contrast logic, giving numerals a polished, print-like presence. In the sample text, the texture remains even, with consistent spacing and a strong baseline flow that supports longer passages.