Serif Normal Selak 4 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazines, pull quotes, classic, formal, literary, refined, italic emphasis, classic authority, editorial texture, print elegance, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, calligraphic, transitional, oldstyle figures.
A slanted serif with crisp bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The letterforms show a calligraphic rhythm: tapered joins, subtly flared stroke endings, and lively curves that keep counters open even in heavier strokes. Capitals are sturdy and slightly wide with sharp, angled entry strokes, while lowercase forms lean smoothly with compact, rounded bowls and a traditional two-storey structure where expected. Numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and descenders, matching the text color and flow of the lowercase.
This face suits editorial typography, book and magazine headlines, and short-to-medium passages where a traditional italic voice is desired. It performs especially well in display sizes for titles, standfirsts, pull quotes, and elegant packaging or branding that benefits from classic serif character.
The overall tone is polished and bookish, blending traditional authority with an energetic italic motion. It reads as confident and cultured, suitable for content that wants to feel established rather than trendy.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional serif italic with strong contrast and a refined, print-oriented texture. Its shapes prioritize expressive, calligraphic movement while retaining a disciplined, readable structure for editorial and literary settings.
The texture on the page is dense but even, with clear word shapes and a consistent diagonal stress. Curved letters (C, G, S, O) and the italic forms of a, e, and g contribute to a distinctly literary feel, while the strong serifs and contrast help headlines hold presence.