Serif Normal Itje 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, headlines, invitations, branding, classic, literary, elegant, formal, editorial, text reading, editorial tone, classic refinement, signature details, bracketed, ball terminals, wedge serifs, calligraphic, lively.
This serif typeface shows crisp, high-contrast strokes with strong vertical stress and finely tapered hairlines. Serifs are sharp and wedge-like with a lightly bracketed feel in many joins, creating a refined, slightly calligraphic rhythm. Curves are smooth and controlled, while several letters introduce distinctive ball terminals and pointed ear-like finishes that add personality without becoming decorative. Capitals feel stately and evenly proportioned; lowercase forms are clear and traditional, with a lively, slightly varied silhouette across rounded letters and diagonals. Numerals follow the same contrast model, with old-style tendencies in curvature and terminal shaping that keep them visually integrated with text.
It performs well for long-form reading in books and literary publications, and it also suits magazine typography where a polished, high-contrast texture is desired. The crisp serifs and expressive terminals make it effective for display uses such as headlines, pull quotes, invitations, and classic-leaning brand identities.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with an elegant, old-world warmth that reads as cultivated rather than austere. Its crisp contrast and sculpted terminals lend a formal, editorial voice suited to refined storytelling and traditional branding.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with elevated contrast and carefully shaped terminals, balancing readability with a measured dose of character. It aims to evoke traditional print typography while providing enough distinctive detailing to stand out in editorial and brand settings.
Distinctive details—such as the expressive tail on Q, the rounded/ball-like terminals seen in several glyphs, and the sharp, tapered ends on diagonals—give the design a recognizable signature. The texture in paragraphs remains open and readable, while the high contrast becomes more pronounced at larger sizes where the hairlines and terminals stand out.