Sans Normal Sylu 10 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, posters, branding, elegant, dramatic, refined, luxury, display focus, editorial tone, expressive italic, hairline terminals, calligraphic stress, sheared axis, tapered strokes, open counters.
This italic design is built from slender, sharply tapered strokes paired with swelling curves, producing a striking thick–thin rhythm. The forms have a noticeably sheared axis and a smooth, calligraphic flow, with long, clean entry/exit strokes and frequent hairline terminals. Letter shapes are generally open and rounded, but tightened by the italic slant and narrow joins; diagonals and curves feel crisp and precise rather than soft. Uppercase shows generous curves and elegant proportions, while lowercase keeps a modest x-height with airy counters and delicate linking strokes.
Best suited to display settings such as magazine headlines, pull quotes, fashion and beauty branding, and premium packaging. It can work for short bursts of text where its contrast and italic movement can be appreciated, but it is most effective when given space and size to preserve the delicate hairlines.
The overall tone is polished and high-end, with a fashion-forward, editorial presence. Its dramatic contrast and sleek italic momentum suggest luxury, sophistication, and a touch of theatrical flair.
The font appears designed to deliver a sleek, contemporary italic voice with pronounced calligraphic contrast, optimized for stylish display typography. Its construction emphasizes elegance and motion over neutrality, aiming for a distinctive, upscale signature in titles and branding.
At larger sizes the razor-thin strokes and fine terminals read as intentional detailing, enhancing the sense of precision. In continuous text, the strong contrast and slanted rhythm create a lively texture with prominent vertical beats and sparkling highlights along curves.