Serif Normal Tedal 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, quotations, headlines, classic, literary, formal, refined, editorial emphasis, classical tone, text companion, bracketed, calligraphic, sharp, crisp, oldstyle.
This serif italic shows pronounced stroke contrast with crisp, tapered terminals and bracketed serifs that create a lively, calligraphic rhythm. The capitals are sturdy and fairly upright in their construction despite the italic slant, while the lowercase leans more fluidly with compact bowls and angled joins. Counters are moderately open and the overall color is even, with clear thick–thin patterning and clean curves that keep text readable at display and text sizes.
Well suited to book interiors, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine typography where an italic with strong contrast can carry emphasis and hierarchy. It also performs nicely in quotations, captions, and refined headlines when paired with a compatible roman serif.
The tone is traditional and literary, suggesting a bookish, editorial sensibility. Its italic movement adds elegance and emphasis without becoming overly decorative, giving it a poised, formal voice suited to polished typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast serif italic for text and editorial work, prioritizing classical proportions, clear emphasis, and a disciplined rhythm over novelty.
Figures appear lining and italicized, with distinctive curves on 2, 3, and 5 and a narrow, vertical 1 that fits the overall rhythm. The italic forms maintain consistent stress and spacing, producing a composed line while still showing the energetic sweep typical of classic serif italics.