Serif Normal Enbun 4 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italic, editorial, magazines, literary titles, quotations, classic, literary, refined, scholarly, formal, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic elegance, calligraphic italic, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, diagonal stress, wide caps.
A high-contrast serif italic with a calligraphic construction and pronounced diagonal stress. The uppercase letters are stately and relatively wide, with bracketed serifs and crisp, tapered terminals that keep the color elegant rather than heavy. Lowercase forms show flowing, pen-like curves with lively entry/exit strokes; several letters use single-storey, oldstyle-style shapes (notably the g and a), and the italic rhythm is consistent across the alphabet. Figures are proportional-looking with strong thick–thin modulation and slightly varying widths, matching the text’s traditional cadence.
Well-suited for editorial and long-form publishing where an italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, and references. It also performs nicely in literary titling, magazine features, and formal invitations or announcements when a traditional, cultured tone is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, evoking book typography, formal correspondence, and heritage publishing. Its italic voice feels expressive but controlled—more refined and scholarly than playful—adding a sense of tradition and authority.
Designed to provide a conventional text-serif italic with a distinctly calligraphic texture, offering clear emphasis while maintaining a refined, bookish rhythm and a historically informed feel.
Ascenders are prominent and the italic angle is assertive, which helps emphasis stand out in running text. The serifs stay sharp and well-defined at display sizes, while the strong contrast and delicate hairlines suggest care is needed on low-resolution or very small settings.