Serif Normal Irlo 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, print reading, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, refined, text readability, editorial tone, classic authority, polished hierarchy, bracketed, transitional, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
A crisp, high-contrast serif with bracketed serifs and a disciplined, book-oriented rhythm. The letterforms show clear thick–thin modulation, tapered joins, and sharp, neatly finished terminals that read cleanly at text sizes. Proportions are moderately compact with sturdy capitals, smooth round forms, and a consistent baseline and cap-line presence; numerals follow the same contrast and serif treatment for a cohesive texture in mixed content.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice and strong typographic hierarchy are needed. It also fits reports, academic materials, and refined branding that benefits from a conservative, established tone.
The overall tone feels traditional and cultivated, with a quiet authority associated with editorial and institutional typography. Its contrast and finishing details add a refined, slightly formal character without becoming overly ornate.
Designed to provide a conventional, highly readable text serif with classical proportions and confident contrast, aiming for clarity and polish in continuous reading while retaining enough detail to feel premium in headings.
Curves are drawn with controlled tension and the serifs stay relatively small and precise, helping maintain an even gray value in paragraphs. The italics are not shown, but the roman exhibits a subtle calligraphic influence in its modulation and terminal shaping.