Serif Normal Sinaf 10 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Baskerville' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book titling, magazine, pull quotes, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, traditional, formal emphasis, editorial voice, classic refinement, typographic hierarchy, calligraphic, bracketed, transitional, crisp, flowing.
A high-contrast italic serif with crisp, thin hairlines and sturdy main strokes that create a pronounced diagonal rhythm. The letterforms are wide and open, with generously proportioned caps and round counters, and a consistent rightward slant throughout. Serifs are sharp and finely tapered, often with subtle bracketing, giving terminals a carved, calligraphic finish. Curves are smooth and controlled, and the figures show the same contrast and italic motion, with elegant, slightly swashed-like entry and exit strokes in places.
Well suited to editorial layouts, book or chapter titling, magazine features, and pull quotes where an elegant italic voice is needed. It can also support formal materials such as invitations, programs, or brand headlines when printed at sizes that preserve its fine hairlines.
The overall tone is formal and cultivated, evoking classic book typography and traditional editorial polish. Its pronounced contrast and italic energy add a sense of sophistication and ceremony, lending text a refined, slightly dramatic voice without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with heightened contrast and a wide, graceful stance, delivering a classic literary feel with strong typographic color and emphasis. It aims to provide an expressive italic for hierarchy—ideal for emphasis, headings, and refined short-to-medium text settings.
Spacing appears comfortable for continuous reading, while the strong stroke contrast and narrow hairlines make the design most convincing at medium to larger sizes or in high-quality reproduction. The italic construction is assertive, with lively diagonals and distinct serif accents that emphasize movement and hierarchy.