Serif Normal Itke 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazines, posters, book covers, classic, formal, literary, elegant, space saving, editorial tone, classic refinement, display impact, condensed, bracketed, sharp, vertical, crisp.
A tightly condensed serif with tall proportions, narrow letterforms, and a strongly vertical stance. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation with crisp, tapered terminals and bracketed serifs that feel pointed and refined rather than blunt. Counters are compact and vertical, and the overall rhythm is dense, with short crossbars and compressed apertures that keep the texture dark and continuous in lines of text.
This font is well suited to headlines and subheads where space is limited and a classic serif tone is desired, such as magazine layouts, cultural posters, and book cover titling. It can also work for short pull quotes or deck text, where its dense texture and crisp serifs help create a strong typographic hierarchy.
The tone is formal and editorial, evoking traditional print typography with a slightly dramatic, high-strung elegance. Its compressed build and sharp details create an authoritative, headline-ready presence while still reading as a conventional serif voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif look in a space-saving, condensed format, prioritizing vertical emphasis and a refined, print-like sharpness. Its consistent, disciplined structure suggests a focus on compact setting for display and editorial typography.
Uppercase characters are notably tall and narrow, with a compact, columnar feel that emphasizes verticality. The numerals follow the same condensed logic with sturdy stems and restrained curves, maintaining a consistent color across mixed text and figures.