Serif Normal Irfa 1 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Century Schoolbook WGL' by Bitstream, 'Eco Friendly Market' by Elvina Studio, 'Linotype Maral Armenian' by Linotype, 'Core Serif N' by S-Core, and 'Century PS Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, reports, classic, formal, literary, traditional, text reading, editorial tone, traditional voice, typographic hierarchy, print polish, bracketed, crisp, stately, bookish, refined.
This is a traditional serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. Capitals are broad and steady, with sharp triangular joins and tapered terminals that keep the silhouettes clean and authoritative. Lowercase shows a conventional text rhythm: rounded bowls with clear stress, compact joins, and sturdy verticals, while ascenders and descenders are moderately long for a composed line texture. Figures are lining and similarly high-contrast, with elegant curves and a slightly calligraphic finish at terminals.
It suits book interiors and long-form editorial settings where a classic serif voice is desired, and it also works well for magazine typography and reports that need a conventional, credible tone. The strong contrast and broad capitals make it effective for display uses such as headlines, section openers, and pull quotes where a traditional, polished presence is appropriate.
The overall tone is classic and formal, evoking established editorial typography and book tradition. Its high-contrast strokes and firm serifs read as refined and serious, lending a sense of authority without becoming ornate. The texture feels polished and composed, suitable for content that aims to appear trustworthy and well edited.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that delivers a familiar reading experience while providing a dignified, editorial character. Its balanced proportions and crisp serifs suggest a focus on clear paragraph rhythm and dependable typographic hierarchy rather than stylistic novelty.
In the sample text, spacing appears even and the word shapes remain stable at larger sizes, with capitals providing strong emphasis and lowercase maintaining a steady, readable cadence. The design avoids quirky details, leaning instead on familiar, well-balanced proportions and crisp finishing that keeps paragraphs looking clean.