Serif Normal Itki 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, newspapers, headlines, classic, literary, formal, historic, space-saving, text setting, classic tone, editorial clarity, bracketed serifs, high-waisted, compact, crisp, engraved.
A compact text serif with tall proportions, tight fit, and bracketed wedge-like serifs. Strokes show clear but controlled contrast, with crisp verticals and tapered joins that keep counters open despite the narrow set. The capitals are stately and columnar, while the lowercase is lively with a two-storey a and g, slender stems, and modest, well-contained terminals. Numerals follow the same condensed rhythm, reading evenly in running text and display sizes.
Well-suited to space-conscious editorial settings such as books, magazines, and newspaper-style layouts where a condensed serif can increase characters per line without losing a traditional texture. It can also work for refined headlines, pull quotes, and institutional or cultural materials that benefit from a classic serif voice.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with a slightly engraved, bookish flavor. Its narrow rhythm and sharp serifs give it a formal, editorial voice suited to classic typography rather than overt modernism.
The design appears intended as a conventional, space-efficient text serif that maintains classical detailing and readability while delivering a compact line length. It prioritizes a disciplined, consistent rhythm for continuous reading and editorial composition.
Extenders are pronounced enough to add vertical elegance without becoming decorative, and the punctuation and ampersand match the same sharp, serifed construction. The texture in paragraphs stays dark and even, with a steady cadence that emphasizes economy of width.