Serif Normal Ingav 13 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, literary titles, invitations, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, reserved, space-saving text, classic reading, traditional tone, editorial utility, high-waisted, tapered, bracketed, delicate, calligraphic.
A compact, high-waisted serif with narrow proportions and crisp, bracketed serifs. Strokes show a clear but controlled contrast, with tapered terminals and a slightly calligraphic modulation that stays consistent across the alphabet. Capitals are tall and elegant with generous internal space (notably in round forms), while the lowercase is small relative to the caps, producing a distinctly traditional text color. Curves are smooth and restrained, and the overall rhythm is tight, with a composed, bookish texture in running text.
This face suits long-form editorial and book typography where a traditional serif voice is desired, especially in space-conscious layouts. It also works well for academic materials, literary titles, and formal printed pieces where tall capitals and a restrained texture help convey credibility.
The tone reads classical and literary, leaning toward formality rather than display exuberance. Its narrow, poised letterforms suggest editorial refinement—appropriate for texts that aim to feel established, careful, and somewhat austere.
The design appears intended as a conventional reading serif with a compact footprint and a distinctly traditional proportion system. Its tall capitals, small lowercase, and moderated contrast aim to deliver a classic page color while preserving elegance in display sizes.
The sample text shows strong cap presence and a marked cap-to-x-height difference, which adds ceremony in headings but can feel more old-style in body settings. Numerals appear similarly narrow and upright, matching the font’s overall compact, vertical emphasis.