Serif Normal Holuw 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, longform, quotations, captions, classic, literary, refined, formal, traditional, text emphasis, readability, editorial tone, classic styling, formal polish, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, diagonal stress, open counters, tapered terminals.
This is a serif italic with bracketed serifs, gently tapered strokes, and a clear diagonal stress. Letterforms show moderate contrast and a steady, bookish rhythm, with open counters and generous interior spaces that keep the texture from becoming too dense. The italic construction is evident in the consistent rightward slant and the slightly calligraphic joins and terminals, while capitals remain stately and balanced with crisp serifs. Figures follow the same slanted, serifed logic and sit comfortably alongside the text, maintaining an even, conventional typographic color.
Well-suited for book typography and editorial layouts where italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, titles of works, and foreign phrases. It should perform comfortably in continuous reading contexts, and can also serve refined supporting roles in captions, pull quotes, and formal correspondence.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting editorial polish rather than display eccentricity. Its italic character feels traditional and composed, lending a sense of refinement and formality suitable for established, print-minded typography.
The font appears designed as a conventional text italic that prioritizes readability and a familiar, authoritative tone. Its moderated contrast and restrained calligraphic detailing aim to provide elegant emphasis while maintaining a stable, traditional page color.
The design relies on familiar old-style cues—curved/bracketed serifs, moderated contrast, and flowing italic forms—to create a cohesive page texture. The italic is expressive without becoming ornate, keeping emphasis readable while still clearly differentiated from roman text.