Serif Normal Itke 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazines, headlines, book jackets, posters, packaging, editorial, classic, formal, refined, bookish, space-saving, editorial voice, classic refinement, display impact, condensed, high-waisted, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic.
This serif is markedly condensed with tall proportions and a tight, vertical rhythm. Strokes show clear contrast with sharpened joins and tapered terminals, while the serifs are small, bracketed, and neatly cut. Curves are narrow and controlled (notably in O/C/G), and counters are compact, giving the face a dense texture. Lowercase forms follow traditional text-serif construction with a two-storey a and g and a narrow, upright stance; numerals match the condensed build with firm vertical stress and crisp terminals.
Well suited to editorial design where space is limited, such as magazine headlines, subheads, and narrow columns. It can also work for book covers, cultural posters, and premium packaging where a traditional serif voice with extra verticality is desirable.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting formality and restraint. Its compressed proportions and crisp detailing add a slightly dramatic, high-fashion flavor while remaining grounded in conventional book-serif cues.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif reading impression in a highly space-efficient, condensed format, balancing sharp contrast and tidy serifs to stay refined while remaining attention-grabbing in titles and pull quotes.
Because the letterforms are so narrow, spacing and line length will strongly affect readability; it creates an efficient, column-friendly gray in paragraphs and a striking vertical emphasis in display sizes. The punctuation and figures appear designed to harmonize with the tall caps and condensed lowercase.