Serif Normal Sylih 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazine, quotations, headlines, literary, refined, classic, formal, elegant emphasis, classic readability, editorial tone, traditional styling, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, oblique stress, crisp terminals, compact fit.
This typeface is a high-contrast italic serif with a pronounced rightward slant and a crisp, engraved-like finish. It shows a clear transition from thick to thin strokes, with narrow hairlines and sharply defined terminals. Serifs are small and bracketed, and many joins and endings feel calligraphic, with tapered strokes and subtle curves that give the letters a lively rhythm. Proportions feel relatively compact with a slightly tight overall fit, while the figures and capitals maintain strong vertical presence and clean, controlled contours.
It works especially well for editorial typography such as magazine features, book interiors, and pull quotes where an italic with strong contrast can add emphasis and tone. The crisp detailing and compact rhythm also lend themselves to tasteful headlines and short-form display applications where elegance is more important than rugged readability at very small sizes.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with an elegant, slightly dramatic italic voice. It reads as confident and cultivated—suited to settings where a classic, editorial sensibility is desired rather than a casual or purely utilitarian feel.
The design appears intended to provide a classic italic companion style with pronounced contrast and a refined, print-oriented texture. Its controlled shapes and calligraphic cues suggest a focus on elegant emphasis and traditional typographic color in continuous text and editorial compositions.
The alphabet shows consistent slant and a coherent italic construction across caps, lowercase, and numerals. Round forms keep a noticeable diagonal stress, and the numerals follow the same crisp contrast and serif treatment as the letters, supporting a unified texture in mixed text.