Serif Normal Irha 6 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, text setting, classic refinement, editorial voice, formal tone, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, bookish, sharp.
A refined text serif with pronounced stroke contrast and sharply finished bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a calligraphic logic with tapered joins and crisp terminals, producing a lively rhythm at display sizes while remaining structured and even in text. Proportions lean traditional with a relatively short x-height, sturdy capitals, and slightly varied glyph widths that create a natural, bookish texture. Numerals and punctuation match the main style with elegant curves and thin hairlines that emphasize the high-contrast construction.
Well-suited to long-form editorial typography such as books, magazines, and essays, especially where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also performs attractively in headlines, pull quotes, and formal materials like invitations or programs where contrast and elegance can be showcased.
The overall tone feels classic and literary—polished, formal, and slightly dramatic due to the strong contrast and crisp finishing. It suggests traditional publishing and cultured editorial voice rather than utilitarian UI neutrality.
The font appears designed to deliver a conventional, high-contrast reading experience with a distinctly traditional serif voice—prioritizing elegance, typographic color, and classical proportions for publishing-oriented work.
The design balances robust vertical stems against delicate hairlines, so it reads most confident where printing or rendering can preserve thin details. Curved letters (like C, G, S, and the bowls) carry a smooth, controlled modulation that reinforces an engraved, editorial character.