Serif Normal Synag 4 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book italic, magazines, quotations, headlines, literary, refined, classical, formal, emphasis, elegance, classic reading, editorial voice, wedge serifs, bracketed serifs, calligraphic stress, sharp terminals, open counters.
A high-contrast italic serif with clearly calligraphic modulation: thin hairlines and crisp, heavier main strokes create a lively diagonal rhythm. Serifs are narrow and sharp with a gently bracketed feel, and many joins and terminals taper to pointed ends, reinforcing the slanted, pen-like construction. Proportions lean moderately compact with a normal x-height, while round forms stay fairly open; the overall texture is elegant and energetic rather than heavy.
This style fits best for editorial applications where an italic voice is intended to carry emphasis—pull quotes, intros, captions, and refined headings. It can also serve well for literary titling and short passages where a classic, high-contrast italic texture is desirable.
The tone is polished and literary, suggesting classic book typography and cultured editorial styling. Its italic voice reads expressive and persuasive, with a refined formality suited to traditional publishing and heritage-minded branding.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, readable italic serif with a distinctly calligraphic edge—balancing traditional bookish formality with enough sharpness and contrast to feel crisp in display and editorial settings.
Letterforms show consistent rightward slant and a strong contrast pattern that remains stable across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast logic, helping the font feel cohesive in mixed text that includes dates or measurements.