Serif Normal Irlo 6 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, magazines, headlines, classic, bookish, formal, literary, refined, text reading, editorial tone, classical refinement, print tradition, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, elegant, oldstyle figures.
A refined serif with pronounced stroke contrast and crisp, bracketed serifs. Curves are generously modeled and slightly calligraphic, with smooth transitions into hairlines and pointed terminals in several letters. Proportions feel traditional and text-oriented: rounded forms like O/Q are open and balanced, capitals are stately without being overly wide, and the lowercase maintains an even rhythm with a moderate x-height and clear ascender/descender structure. Numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and strong contrast, reinforcing a classical, book-face texture in paragraphs.
Well-suited to long-form reading and editorial layouts where a classical serif texture is desired, such as books, essays, and magazine typography. The crisp contrast and confident capitals also make it effective for section headings, pull quotes, and formal titling that should feel established and cultured.
The overall tone is classic and literary, conveying a composed, editorial seriousness. Its contrast and sharp finishing details add a sense of refinement and formality, while the softly modeled curves keep the texture warm rather than mechanical.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and a traditional print tone, pairing high-contrast refinement with familiar proportions. Its oldstyle numerals and calligraphic finishing suggest an aim toward bookish, editorial applications rather than purely modern branding.
Distinctive details include a sweeping Q tail, pointed wedge-like terminals on several diagonals, and a two-storey g with a prominent ear, all contributing to a traditional, slightly calligraphic color. In continuous text, the thin hairlines create a bright, elegant page texture that favors comfortable reading at text sizes with sufficient reproduction quality.