Serif Normal Uglaf 4 is a very light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A delicate text serif with hairline horizontals and sharply tapered vertical strokes, producing a distinctly calligraphic, high-contrast rhythm. Serifs are fine and pointed rather than blocky, with smooth bracket transitions and a generally restrained, formal construction. Uppercase forms are tall and clean with generous interior space; round letters stay open and crisp, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) feel slender and precise. The lowercase shows a traditional skeleton with a two-storey g, a narrow, curling f, and small, neat terminals that keep the texture light and airy. Numerals follow the same refined contrast, reading as slender, book-style figures suited to continuous text.
Well suited to editorial design, book interiors, and magazine typography where a refined, high-contrast serif can set an elegant voice. It also fits luxury branding, titles, pull quotes, and formal materials like invitations when used at sizes that preserve its fine detailing.
The overall tone is poised and literary, conveying a quiet sense of luxury without becoming ornate. Its thin, high-contrast detailing suggests sophistication and careful typesetting, evoking classic book typography and contemporary fashion/editorial aesthetics.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, modernized text serif with pronounced stroke modulation and a polished, literary tone. Its narrow, tall proportions and delicate serifs aim for elegance and efficiency on the page while maintaining traditional readability cues.
At text sizes the letterforms create a bright page color with clear word shapes, aided by tall ascenders and crisp serifs. The most distinctive impression comes from the extreme stroke modulation and the long, elegant curves in characters like Q, J, and the lowercase g and f.