Serif Normal Furuh 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, quotations, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classical, formal, italic companion, editorial elegance, classical tone, calligraphic emphasis, calligraphic, bracketed, swashy, curvilinear, sharp serifs.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with clear calligraphic influence: thick-to-thin modulation, crisp bracketed serifs, and tapered terminals that sharpen at the ends. The letterforms lean with a steady, moderate slant and show lively stroke entry/exit, especially in the lowercase where curves and joins feel pen-driven. Uppercase shapes are stately and slightly narrow in feel, while lowercase forms include occasional swash-like gestures (notably in letters such as w, y, and z), giving the rhythm a fluid, undulating texture. Numerals follow the same italic, contrasty construction with smooth curves and pointed finishing strokes.
It works well for editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, or refined subheads. The strong contrast and crisp detailing also make it a good fit for formal print applications such as programs, invitations, and packaging or branding that aims for a classical, upscale tone.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, projecting a bookish, editorial elegance rather than a casual or rustic feel. Its dynamic italics add motion and a hint of ceremony, lending a cultured, classic voice suited to refined typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with a pronounced, pen-like character—balancing traditional readability with expressive, calligraphic movement for elegant emphasis within body text and polished display settings.
Stroke contrast is pronounced enough that fine hairlines and sharp terminals become a defining feature, particularly in smaller counters and tight joins. The design favors graceful curves and continuous flow over rigid geometry, producing a cohesive, text-oriented italic color across longer passages.