Serif Normal Symij 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'WT Volkolak' by Wraith Types (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, essays, quotations, classic, literary, formal, refined, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic refinement, readability, transitional, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, bookish.
This typeface is an italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a steady rightward slant. Serifs are finely bracketed and sharply finished, with clear calligraphic influence in the entry and exit strokes. Capitals are relatively broad and open, with generous internal counters (notably in C, G, O, Q) and crisp, tapered terminals. The lowercase shows traditional, text-oriented proportions, a two-storey g, and compact, well-controlled joins; rhythm stays even despite the more animated italics in letters like f, k, v, and y. Figures follow the same high-contrast logic, combining sturdy main stems with thin connecting strokes and slightly angled stress.
Well suited for book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine text where a traditional italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, or scholarly tone. It can also support refined display use in headlines, pull quotes, and invitations when a classic serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is literary and editorial, combining a polished, classical presence with the energy of a true italic. It suggests authority and tradition while remaining lively enough for expressive emphasis, giving text a refined, cultivated feel.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that balances high-contrast elegance with practical readability. It aims to deliver a credible, traditional typographic color for extended reading while providing a distinctly calligraphic italic character for emphasis.
The italic forms read as structurally confident rather than merely oblique, with distinct cursive shaping in several lowercase letters and consistent stress across rounds. Spacing appears comfortable for continuous text, and the combination of sharp details and open counters supports clarity at moderate sizes.