Serif Normal Inrap 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, newspapers, captions, literary, classic, formal, old-style, space saving, text economy, editorial tone, traditional reading, crisp, calligraphic, bracketed, high-waisted, compact.
This is a compact, text-oriented serif with tall proportions and a notably narrow set. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation and generally bracketed serifs with a slightly calligraphic taper, giving the forms a refined, bookish rhythm. Curves are smoothly drawn and the counters are relatively tight, reinforcing the condensed color on the page. Capitals are elegant and slender, and the overall spacing feels measured for continuous reading while maintaining a distinctive, high-waisted silhouette.
It suits editorial and long-form settings where a compact serif is useful for fitting more text per line while keeping a traditional voice. It also works well for magazine features, newspaper-style columns, and captions or sidebars where narrow measure and steady texture are priorities.
The tone is classic and literary, with a formal, editorial character reminiscent of traditional book typography. Its narrow stance and crisp serifs add a hint of seriousness and restraint, making it feel authoritative without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional reading serif optimized for economy of space and a composed, traditional tone. Its condensed proportions and controlled modulation suggest a focus on maintaining a consistent text color and clear word shapes in dense layouts.
In the samples, the condensed width produces an efficient line fit and a darker, more continuous texture, especially in all-caps passages. Numerals appear similarly narrow and consistent with the text style, supporting use in mixed editorial settings.