Serif Normal Itde 10 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, academic, classic, formal, authoritative, literary, classic text, space saving, formal tone, editorial clarity, bracketed, sharp, crisp, engraved, stately.
A compact serif with crisp, finely bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin modulation. The design shows a relatively tight footprint and sturdy vertical stems, paired with tapered diagonals and sharp terminals that give the outlines a clean, engraved feeling. Counters are moderately open for a narrow text face, while curves (notably in C, G, and S) are smoothly tensioned with controlled contrast. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and firm, serifed structure that keeps them aligned with the text color.
Well-suited to book typography and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired, especially in narrow columns. It also works effectively for headlines, subheads, and pull quotes that benefit from sharp contrast and a formal presence.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, projecting authority and polish. Its sharp detailing and disciplined rhythm suggest a literary, institutional voice rather than casual or playful settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a refined, high-contrast voice—aiming for strong readability and an elevated, traditional appearance while fitting efficiently into limited horizontal space.
In running text, the face forms a dark, even typographic color with clear vertical emphasis. Uppercase letters read stately and compact, while the lowercase maintains a conventional, bookish cadence with distinct, crisp joins and terminals that stay refined at display sizes.