Serif Normal Itra 2 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, mastheads, packaging, dramatic, authoritative, classic, condensed, space saving, high impact, editorial tone, traditional voice, bracketed, sharp, high-waisted, tight spacing, tall ascenders.
This is a tightly condensed serif with tall, columnar proportions and a firm vertical stress. Strokes show clear modulation, with sturdy stems and tapered joins that create crisp transitions into small, bracketed serifs. Counters are compact and vertical, and the overall rhythm is dense and even, giving lines of text a strong, continuous texture. Terminals are generally sharp and controlled, and the numerals follow the same narrow, high-contrast construction for a unified set.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and other display settings where space is limited but impact is needed. It can work for editorial typography such as magazine titles, newspaper-style decks, and promotional copy, and it’s also a strong option for packaging or branding that wants a traditional, authoritative voice in a condensed footprint.
The font reads as assertive and classic, with a headline-driven intensity typical of traditional editorial typography. Its narrow stance and pronounced serif detailing lend a slightly theatrical, high-impact tone while still feeling rooted in conventional book-and-newspaper forms.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice in a compressed width, maximizing presence per line while maintaining familiar, readable letterforms. Its controlled contrast and crisp detailing suggest a focus on confident display typography rather than soft, informal text color.
In the sample text, the narrow widths and dense spacing create a dark typographic color, especially in all-caps or mixed-case paragraphs. The design favors vertical emphasis over roundness, with compressed bowls and a consistent, disciplined silhouette across letters and figures.