Serif Normal Usmuj 4 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, text reading, classic tone, editorial polish, print elegance, oldstyle, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
A conventional serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and pronounced stroke contrast that gives the letters a sharp, engraved presence. The capitals are stately and fairly broad, while the lowercase shows a compact, short x-height with generous ascenders and descenders, producing a distinctly vertical rhythm. Curves are smooth and controlled, and terminals often finish with slightly tapered, calligraphic shapes rather than blunt cuts. Overall spacing reads open and even, with clear counters and steady alignment that supports continuous text.
Works well for book and long-form editorial typography where a traditional serif texture is desired, especially in print or high-resolution settings. It also suits refined headings, pull quotes, and title treatments that benefit from strong contrast and classic proportions. For brand materials, it fits formal communications such as invitations, cultural institutions, and premium packaging copy when set with comfortable leading.
The tone is traditional and literary, with a composed, somewhat dignified voice. Its contrast and crisp serifs add a refined, slightly dramatic edge that feels suited to print-minded, classic typography. The overall impression is cultured and formal without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended as a classic, readable text serif with an elevated, print-traditional flavor, balancing familiar oldstyle structure with crisp contrast and carefully shaped serifs. Its proportions and rhythmic verticality suggest a focus on producing a dignified page color and a polished editorial feel.
In the sample text, the short x-height and strong contrast create a lively texture that rewards moderate-to-large sizes, while the deep descenders and crisp joins add character in paragraph settings. Numerals share the same high-contrast logic and feel designed to blend naturally into running text rather than stand apart as purely utilitarian figures.