Serif Normal Irhu 1 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, print, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, text setting, readability, tradition, elegance, authority, bracketed, hairline, transitional, sharp, crisp.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a disciplined, text-oriented construction. Strokes transition from sturdy vertical stems to fine hairlines, with pointed terminals and clean, tapered joins that keep the forms sharp. Proportions feel balanced and moderately open: capitals are stately without being overly wide, while lowercase counters remain clear and readable, with a two-storey “g” and a compact, traditional “a.” Numerals follow the same contrast model, with old-style-like curvature and fine finishing details that give them a slightly calligraphic edge.
It is well suited to book typography, long-form editorial work, and magazine layouts where high contrast and sharp detailing can be reproduced cleanly. It can also serve in formal branding and classic headline settings, especially when paired with generous spacing and high-quality print or screen rendering.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting an editorial seriousness with a refined, slightly old-world polish. It feels authoritative and composed rather than friendly or casual, with enough crispness to read as modern in layout while still rooted in traditional book typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that prioritizes readability and typographic tradition while offering a crisp, polished finish for editorial environments.
Round letters show gentle modulation and a controlled axis, and the serif treatment stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures. The sample text demonstrates a steady rhythm in running settings, with strong vertical emphasis and clear word shapes.