Serif Normal Irre 8 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, literature, magazines, invitations, elegant, literary, classic, refined, formal, refined text, classic editorial, formal tone, literary voice, premium print, bracketed, hairline, calligraphic, sharp, crisp.
A high-contrast serif with slender hairlines and fuller vertical strokes, featuring bracketed wedge-like serifs and pointed terminals. The letterforms are relatively narrow and vertically oriented, with a restrained, old-style rhythm and modest modulation through curves. Uppercase proportions feel tall and dignified; lowercase shows a noticeably short x-height with long ascenders and descenders, creating airy lines and pronounced vertical movement. Numerals and capitals share the same crisp stroke contrast and tapered finishing details, giving the set a consistent, carefully balanced texture.
Well-suited to editorial and literary typography where a classic serif voice is desired, such as magazines, long-form reading, and traditional book work. It also fits formal communications—programs, invitations, and refined brand collateral—where a crisp, elegant tone is more important than rugged small-size utility.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, with a bookish, editorial character. Its sharp serifs and fine hairlines lend a sense of formality and sophistication, while the compact lowercase and long extenders add a poetic, classical flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, high-contrast reading serif with a refined, classical presence. Emphasis is placed on elegant modulation, sharp finishing, and traditional proportions to produce a composed, premium text color.
Curves are drawn with controlled tension and clean joins, and counters stay open despite the contrast. The italic is not shown; all samples present an upright roman with a calm, measured cadence that reads best when allowed adequate size and spacing.