Serif Normal Syguh 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, magazines, pull quotes, classic, literary, formal, warm, text readability, classic tone, italic emphasis, editorial voice, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, diagonal stress, open counters.
A slanted serif with bracketed, wedge-like terminals and a gently calligraphic flow. Strokes show clear modulation and diagonal stress, with softly tapered stems and crisp, slightly flared serifs that keep the texture lively without becoming sharp. Proportions lean traditional: rounded forms are generous, counters stay open, and the italics show fluid entry/exit strokes, especially in letters like a, f, g, and y. Figures are italicized as well, with compact, oldstyle-like curves and a consistent rhythm that matches the text face.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts, where its open shapes and traditional modulation support comfortable text color. It also works effectively for italic-forward roles such as emphasis, introductions, pull quotes, and cultured headlines where a classic serif voice is desired.
The overall tone feels classical and bookish, with a cultivated, slightly humanist warmth. Its italic posture reads expressive rather than flashy, lending a refined, literary voice suited to nuanced emphasis and elegant setting.
The face appears intended as a conventional, reader-oriented serif italic that balances traditional book typography with a subtly calligraphic character. It prioritizes smooth text rhythm and familiar forms while providing enough flourish to carry emphasis and editorial tone.
The design maintains a steady baseline rhythm and even color in paragraph text, with distinctive italic forms (notably the single-storey a and g and the lively f) that add personality while remaining conventional and readable.