Serif Normal Rokuw 4 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate Gothic' by Bitstream, 'Copperplate Gothic' by Linotype, and 'Copperplate Gothic' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
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A very heavy, tightly knit serif with compact counters and emphatic bracketed serifs. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with rounded joins and slightly cupped terminals that give an inked, engraved feel at display sizes. The capitals are broad and forceful, while the lowercase mixes sturdy verticals with lively curves; several letters show distinctive ear and tail shapes that add personality without breaking overall consistency. Numerals are bold and rounded with strong contrast and stable, upright posture.
Best suited for headlines, titling, and other display applications where its bold contrast and prominent serifs can carry the page. It can work for short editorial bursts—pull quotes, section headers, and cover lines—when given sufficient spacing to preserve clarity.
The tone is classic and assertive, evoking traditional print typography with a slightly theatrical edge. Its weight and contrast convey authority and impact, while the softened terminals keep it from feeling purely rigid or mechanical.
This appears designed to deliver a conventional serif voice with heightened weight and contrast for attention-grabbing typography. The goal seems to be combining classical serif cues with a more energetic, sculpted terminal treatment for strong, recognizable word shapes.
At larger sizes the strong serifs and deep notches read crisply, but the dense interior spaces suggest it will benefit from generous tracking and leading in longer settings. The design’s distinctive tails and terminal shaping can add character to short words and headlines, especially in mixed-case use.