Serif Normal Symup 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, classical, refined, text elegance, italic emphasis, classic voice, print refinement, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, diagonal stress, tapered strokes, wedge terminals.
This serif italic shows crisp, high-contrast strokes with a pronounced diagonal axis and sharply tapered entry and exit strokes. Serifs are bracketed and often wedge-like, with pointed terminals that create a lively, calligraphic cadence. Capitals are relatively narrow with strong vertical emphasis, while lowercase forms lean noticeably with flowing joins and compact counters. Numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast logic, keeping a consistent rhythm and a polished, print-oriented texture in text.
Well suited to editorial layouts, magazine features, and book work where an italic serif can carry long-form text or provide elegant emphasis. It also fits refined branding, invitations, and formal communications, especially in headlines, pull quotes, and subheads where the contrast and slant can be appreciated.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with a distinctly literary, editorial feel. Its sharp terminals and energetic italic slant add a sense of sophistication and motion, reading as formal rather than casual. The contrast and refined detailing suggest a classic, bookish elegance suitable for high-end typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic text-serif voice with a purposeful italic character, balancing readability with a distinctly calligraphic edge. Its high-contrast modeling and sharpened terminals aim to convey refinement and tradition while maintaining energetic, expressive typography in running text.
In paragraph settings the face produces a bright, articulate color with clear word shapes and a slightly sparkling edge from the pointed terminals. The italic construction feels integral to the design rather than a simple slanted roman, giving it a more authored, expressive presence in emphasis and display lines.