Serif Normal Itra 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, mastheads, formal, literary, historic, dramatic, space saving, classic tone, display impact, editorial clarity, condensed, bracketed, tapered, pointed, high-waisted.
A condensed serif with tall proportions, narrow counters, and strong vertical stress. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation with pointed wedge-like terminals and small bracketed serifs that feel sharp rather than blocky. Curves are tight and upright, with a slightly pinched, high-waisted look in letters like C, G, and S, while the lowercase maintains a compact, sturdy build and relatively short extenders. Numerals are similarly condensed and high-contrast, matching the crisp, engraving-like rhythm across the set.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short passages where its condensed width and sharp contrast can be appreciated. It works well for editorial design, book and magazine covers, posters, and mastheads where a classic serif presence is desired without consuming much horizontal space.
The overall tone is formal and slightly theatrical, evoking vintage book typography and classic editorial display. Its narrow, high-contrast silhouette adds urgency and authority, giving headlines and titles a refined but assertive voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice in a space-efficient, condensed form, combining classic contrast and bracketed serifs with sharper, more tapered terminals for extra bite in display settings.
Spacing appears compact, emphasizing vertical rhythm and making word shapes feel tall and continuous. The pointed terminals and tight apertures can create a darker texture in longer lines, especially at smaller sizes, while larger settings highlight the elegant contrast and distinctive, tapered detailing.