Serif Normal Irja 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literary, academic, classic, refined, formal, text reading, classic tone, editorial clarity, traditional formality, bracketed, oldstyle, bookish, crisp, calligraphic.
A conventional serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and smooth, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a measured, text-oriented rhythm with moderate proportions, slightly tapered stems, and softly rounded joins that keep the high contrast from feeling brittle. Counters are open and stable, terminals are clean and subtly shaped, and the lowercase maintains an even, readable flow; figures appear lining and fairly traditional in construction.
Well suited to book typography, essays, and other long-form editorial work where a classic serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for headings, pull quotes, and formal collateral that benefits from a traditional, authoritative voice without heavy ornamentation.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a refined, cultivated presence that feels at home in long-form reading and established editorial settings. Its high-contrast stress and traditional detailing convey formality and quiet authority rather than novelty or ruggedness.
The design appears intended as a dependable, classic text serif that balances readability with a refined, high-contrast color on the page. Its controlled modulation and bracketed serifs suggest an aim toward familiar, timeless typography for publishing and editorial contexts.
In display sizes the contrast and serif detailing become especially crisp, while in text sizes the consistent spacing and steady baseline help maintain clarity. The design reads as a restrained, traditional text serif with mild calligraphic influence rather than an overtly decorative style.