Serif Normal Itme 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, magazines, newspapers, headlines, packaging, classic, formal, editorial, literary, authoritative, space saving, editorial tone, classic refinement, high contrast elegance, bracketed, sharp, crisp, compact, oldstyle figures.
This serif shows tall, condensed proportions with pronounced thick–thin contrast and a crisp, engraved-like stroke finish. Serifs are bracketed yet sharply cut, with tapered terminals and pointed joins that give the letters a slightly spiky, high-definition silhouette. Counters are relatively narrow and vertical stress is evident across round forms, while spacing stays compact for a dense text color. Lowercase forms read traditional and bookish, and the numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and alignments, reinforcing an editorial, text-oriented character.
It fits extended reading and editorial contexts where a traditional serif texture is desired, such as books, magazines, and newspaper-style layouts. The condensed width also suits headlines, subheads, contents pages, and packaging or labels where a refined, classic voice is needed in limited space.
The overall tone is classic and formal, with an authoritative, literary feel. Its sharp details and strong contrast add a touch of drama and refinement, suggesting a voice suited to traditional publishing and heritage-flavored branding.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a compact footprint and elevated contrast, aiming to deliver an elegant, traditional reading experience while providing enough sharp character to work for editorial display settings.
The narrow set and compact rhythm create a space-efficient texture, while distinctive pointed terminals (notably in letters like A, W, and the diagonals) add character at display sizes. At smaller sizes, the high contrast and fine hairlines may call for careful size and reproduction choices depending on printing or screen conditions.