Serif Normal Itra 11 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, subheads, magazine, newspaper, posters, editorial, authoritative, classic, formal, dramatic, space saving, editorial tone, strong presence, classic styling, bracketed, sharp, crisp, condensed, high-waisted.
A condensed serif with tall proportions, tight sidebearings, and a strong vertical rhythm. Strokes are fairly even but show clear contrast, with sturdy stems and thinner connecting strokes, giving a crisp, engraved feel. Serifs are bracketed and tapered, often ending in sharp wedge-like terminals; curves are compact and slightly flattened, keeping counters narrow and the overall texture dense. Lowercase forms stay relatively compact with a straightforward, workmanlike construction, while numerals and capitals keep a consistent, tightly drawn silhouette suited to space-efficient setting.
Well suited to headlines and subheads where space is limited but a classic serif voice is desired. It can work effectively for magazine or newspaper-style typography, pull quotes, and poster titling that benefits from a compact measure and strong typographic presence.
The tone is traditional and authoritative, with an editorial seriousness that reads as established and formal. Its narrow, high-impact stance adds a slightly dramatic, poster-like energy while still feeling rooted in conventional book typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif reading impression in a condensed footprint, balancing classic detailing with punchy, space-saving proportions. It prioritizes a strong vertical structure and clear, consistent letterforms for authoritative display and editorial applications.
In text, the condensed width produces a dark, continuous color and a pronounced vertical cadence, making spacing and line length feel efficient and controlled. The design’s sharper terminals and tight counters emphasize crispness at larger sizes, while extended passages appear dense and emphatic.