Serif Normal Rylat 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book typography, long-form reading, quotations, classic, literary, formal, traditional, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic readability, elegant companion, bracketed serifs, oldstyle, calligraphic, diagonal stress, soft terminals.
A classic italic serif with gently bracketed serifs, rounded shoulders, and a smooth, calligraphic flow. The stroke modulation is noticeable without becoming sharp, with diagonal stress and softened joins that keep counters open and readable. Proportions feel traditional and slightly varied from glyph to glyph, giving the set a lively rhythm; capitals are sturdy and understated while the lowercase carries most of the cursive energy. Figures appear lining and slightly slanted to match the text, with rounded forms and traditional proportions.
Well-suited to editorial and long-form settings where an italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, or secondary hierarchy within text. It also works for literary titling, academic or institutional materials, and short passages where a classic, conventional serif voice is desired without sacrificing readability.
The overall tone is bookish and cultivated, suggesting established publishing conventions rather than display novelty. Its italic stance reads expressive but controlled, conveying refinement, formality, and a subtle sense of motion suitable for emphasis within continuous reading.
Designed to provide a dependable, traditional italic companion for text typography, balancing expressive cursive traits with steady spacing and familiar serif forms. The intention appears to be a broadly usable italic that reads comfortably in paragraphs while adding elegant emphasis when required.
The italic angle is consistent across letters and figures, helping mixed text stay cohesive. Curves and terminals are softened rather than razor-sharp, which contributes to a warm, traditional texture in paragraphs.