Serif Normal Irto 17 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, invitations, classic, elegant, literary, refined, readability, classic tone, editorial polish, print elegance, bracketed, sharp, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle figures.
A high-contrast serif with smooth, bracketed serifs and tapered stroke endings. The letterforms show a restrained, bookish rhythm: generous counters, moderately wide proportions, and clear thick–thin transitions that read cleanly at display sizes. Curves are carefully modeled (notably in C, G, S, and the bowls), while joins and terminals stay crisp, giving the face a polished, formal texture. Numerals appear as oldstyle figures with varying heights and a slightly calligraphic flow.
Well suited to long-form reading contexts such as book interiors and editorial pages, where its classical proportions and clear counters maintain an even texture. The contrast and sharp finishing also make it effective for pull quotes, section heads, and refined titles, as well as formal communications like programs or invitations.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, with an editorial sophistication that feels at home in print-centric layouts. Its contrast and poised detailing lend it a refined, slightly dramatic voice without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast serif for polished typography—balancing traditional letterform construction with a clean, contemporary crispness. It prioritizes an even page color in text while offering enough contrast and elegance to perform convincingly in display settings.
Lowercase forms keep a traditional, text-serif stance with a modest x-height and distinct ascenders/descenders, supporting a comfortable line rhythm in the sample paragraph. The italic is not shown; all examples present a consistent upright, formal serif character.