Serif Normal Irby 6 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Audacious' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, literary, refined, formal, text elegance, editorial voice, classic revival, print readability, headline polish, bracketed, hairline, oldstyle, calligraphic, bookish.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick-to-thin modulation and crisp hairlines. Serifs are bracketed and taper to sharp points, with a subtly calligraphic flow in the joins and terminals. The capitals feel stately and open, while the lowercase shows lively shaping—most evident in the two-storey g, the wedge-like, angled terminals, and the compact, slightly pointed forms of letters like a, e, and s. Overall spacing reads a touch generous, producing an airy line texture that stays clean at text sizes and becomes elegant in display.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It also performs nicely for magazine headlines, section openers, and refined print materials such as programs or invitations where its contrast and sharp finishing strokes can add polish.
The tone is traditional and composed, with a refined, literary character. Its sharp terminals and strong contrast add a sense of sophistication and formality without feeling overly ornamental, giving it an editorial, bookish voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a polished, high-contrast voice—balancing readability with a more elegant, display-ready finish. Its calligraphic touches and bracketed serifs suggest an aim to evoke classical print traditions while remaining versatile across text and titles.
Figures are lining and similarly high-contrast, with distinctive curves and fine finishing strokes that suit headings and pull quotes. The rhythm across mixed-case text is even, with consistent stress and a slightly lively, hand-influenced finish that keeps long passages from feeling sterile.