Serif Normal Temum 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This is an italic serif with a distinctly calligraphic construction: stems lean consistently, stroke endings taper, and the serifs are bracketed with sharp, wedge-like terminals. Curves are narrow and upright in feeling despite the slant, with compact bowls and a tidy, controlled rhythm. The contrast is moderate, with clear thick–thin modulation that stays even across the alphabet, and the overall texture reads smooth and continuous in text. Figures follow the same italic logic, mixing open curves and pointed joins for a cohesive, bookish color.
It suits long-form reading environments where italic is used for emphasis—books, essays, and editorial layouts—maintaining a refined texture at text sizes. It also works well for pull quotes, standfirsts, and captions where a classic italic voice is needed without excessive ornament.
The tone is traditional and literary, with an understated elegance that suggests classical printing and careful editorial typography. Its slanted, tapered forms add energy and a hint of sophistication without becoming flamboyant, making it feel cultured and authoritative.
The design appears intended as a conventional text italic that prioritizes readability and a steady typographic color, while retaining the expressive taper and rhythm associated with traditional serif italics. Its controlled contrast and crisp serifs aim to deliver a dependable, classic accent for editorial typography.
Uppercase forms are relatively restrained and narrow, while lowercase shows more movement through entry/exit strokes and tapered terminals. The italics are true, not merely oblique, with clearly drawn italic-specific shapes and a consistent pen-like modulation throughout.