Serif Normal Symow 15 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, longform, quotations, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, traditional, text italics, readability, classic tone, editorial utility, book typography, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, organic, wedge serifs.
This is a serif italic with a steady rightward slant and an oldstyle, calligraphic construction. Strokes show moderate contrast with softened transitions and bracketed, wedge-like serifs that taper into the stems. The letterforms feel slightly dynamic and organic rather than rigidly geometric, with gently cupped terminals and curved joins that keep texture even in running text. Proportions are balanced with a moderate x-height and compact ascenders/descenders, producing a dense but readable page color.
It performs well for book and magazine typography, especially for emphasis, quotations, and secondary text where an italic is needed without sacrificing readability. The measured contrast and traditional serif detailing also suit formal printed materials such as programs, announcements, and invitations, as well as academic or institutional documents.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a formal, traditional voice suited to editorial typography. Its italic has an expressive, humanist feel that reads as refined and established rather than flashy or decorative.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that prioritizes comfortable reading and a familiar, traditional texture. Its moderated contrast and bracketed serifs suggest an aim to echo established book faces while keeping enough italic energy to clearly signal emphasis in continuous text.
Capitals maintain a dignified, bookish presence with subtle stroke modulation, while lowercase forms keep a consistent rhythm and clear italic movement. Numerals match the text tone and sit comfortably alongside letters, reinforcing the font’s suitability for continuous reading settings.