Serif Normal Itmo 3 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazines, book covers, branding, editorial, theatrical, classic, formal, dramatic, space saving, strong hierarchy, classic authority, headline impact, condensed, bracketed, vertical stress, sharp serifs, tight spacing.
A condensed serif with tall proportions, pronounced vertical emphasis, and crisp, bracketed serifs. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation that creates a sharp, high-definition rhythm, especially in capitals and numerals. The letterforms are tightly drawn with narrow counters and a compact footprint, while terminals and serifs remain clean and pointed rather than blocky. Lowercase forms keep a traditional structure with a relatively even, readable x-height and narrow apertures, producing a dense, authoritative texture in lines of text.
This font is well suited to headlines, subheads, and title treatments where space is limited but impact is needed. It fits editorial design (magazines, newspapers, and feature spreads), theatrical or heritage-leaning posters, and book covers that benefit from a classic, high-contrast serif voice. It can also serve branding and packaging that wants a formal, established tone.
The overall tone feels classic and editorial, with a dramatic, slightly theatrical edge created by the condensed stance and strong contrast. It reads as formal and assertive, suited to messaging that wants to sound established, serious, and attention-grabbing without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice in a condensed, high-impact form, balancing classic construction with a sharper, more dramatic contrast for strong typographic hierarchy. It prioritizes verticality and economy of width while maintaining a conventional, readable serif structure.
In display sizes the contrast and sharp serifs read especially crisp; in longer settings the narrow counters and tight rhythm create a dark, compact color. Numerals follow the same condensed, high-contrast logic, supporting strong hierarchy in headings and callouts.