Serif Normal Irma 6 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, academic, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, authoritative, readability, tradition, editorial tone, formal voice, timelessness, bracketed, sharp serifs, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle.
This is a traditional serif with crisp, bracketed wedge serifs and a pronounced contrast between thick and thin strokes. The letterforms show a gently calligraphic modulation and a steady baseline rhythm, with slightly tapered terminals and diagonals that stay clean and controlled. Proportions feel balanced rather than condensed, with moderately open counters and a comfortable, book-oriented x-height. The italic is not shown; the roman includes oldstyle-style lowercase details such as a two-storey “g” with a prominent ear and a curved “y” descender, alongside sturdy lining figures.
Well-suited to continuous reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It also performs well for formal titles, pull quotes, and institutional or cultural branding that benefits from a refined, traditional voice.
The overall tone is classical and composed, evoking editorial seriousness and a quietly upscale, bookish character. It reads as confident and well-mannered rather than flashy, lending a sense of tradition and credibility to headlines and long-form text alike.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that prioritizes familiar proportions, clear word shapes, and a timeless page color. Its details suggest an aim to balance elegance with dependable readability in editorial settings.
Capitals carry a dignified, slightly stately presence with clear stroke modulation in curves (notably in C, G, O, Q) and firm, straight-sided verticals. Numerals appear sturdy and conventional with clear differentiation, and punctuation/forms in the sample text maintain a consistent, crisp texture at large sizes.