Serif Normal Irfe 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, academic, branding, classic, formal, literary, refined, authoritative, tradition, readability, elegance, authority, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
This serif typeface shows pronounced thick–thin modulation with finely tapered hairlines and smoothly bracketed serifs. Curves are generously rounded with a slightly calligraphic stress, while verticals remain crisp and steady, giving an even reading rhythm. Capitals are stately and well-proportioned, with elegant terminals and a traditional ‘Q’ featuring a distinctive tail. The lowercase has a moderate x-height and open counters; details like the double-storey ‘g’, narrow ‘f’, and flowing ‘y’ descender reinforce a classic text-face construction. Figures appear lining, with similarly high contrast and restrained, traditional forms.
Well-suited to book typography, long-form editorial work, and magazine layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also support academic or institutional materials and refined branding applications, particularly for headings, pull quotes, and formal display settings.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, conveying a sense of established credibility. Its high-contrast elegance reads as editorial and literary, with a refined, slightly old-world polish suited to serious communication.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast serif for comfortable reading and a traditional, authoritative presence. Its detailing suggests an emphasis on elegance and clarity, balancing refined hairlines with sturdy main strokes for a composed text color.
At larger sizes the thin strokes and delicate serifs become a defining feature, giving the face a sharp, engraved-like clarity. In continuous text it maintains a consistent texture, with a calm cadence driven by rounded bowls and controlled spacing.