Serif Normal Syrol 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, classic, literary, refined, formal, emphasis, readability, space saving, editorial tone, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, sharp, crisp.
A slanted serif with a compact footprint and lively, calligraphy-influenced construction. Strokes show moderate contrast with clearly bracketed serifs and tapered terminals that keep outlines crisp rather than blunt. The rhythm is tight and vertical proportions are tall, with a relatively high x-height and narrow letterforms that create an efficient, text-forward texture. Numerals and capitals maintain the same angled energy, with pointed joins and clean curves that read firmly in display sizes while staying disciplined for setting copy.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and long-form articles where an italic voice is needed for emphasis. It also performs strongly in headlines, pull quotes, and bylines, where the narrow proportions and crisp serifs create a confident, space-efficient presence.
The overall tone feels traditional and bookish, with an editorial polish that suggests established publishing and formal communication. Its italic stance adds motion and emphasis without becoming flamboyant, giving it a composed, refined voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional serif italic with a compact measure and clear, traditional detailing, balancing readability with a purposeful, emphatic slant. It aims to provide a refined typographic voice that can carry both continuous text and attention-grabbing editorial moments.
The narrow set and firm serif detailing produce a dense color on the page, and the slanted forms give lines a forward pull that works well for emphasis. The design favors sharp entry/exit strokes and controlled curves, resulting in a crisp, slightly dramatic silhouette in headlines.