Serif Normal Symoh 11 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, headlines, quotations, elegant, literary, classical, formal, italic emphasis, classic refinement, editorial voice, calligraphic motion, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, flowing, refined.
A high-contrast italic serif with crisp hairlines, swelling main strokes, and strongly angled stress. Serifs are small and bracketed, with tapered terminals that give letters a sharp, calligraphic finish. The rhythm is lively and slightly varied, with generous curves and a forward slant that creates continuous motion across words. Lowercase forms show traditional, oldstyle influences (notably the two-storey a and g) and the figures follow the same italic, contrast-rich construction.
Well suited to editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, intros, or subheads. It can also serve as a stylish headline italic in magazines and book design, especially at sizes where the fine hairlines and high contrast remain clear.
The overall tone is refined and literary, projecting a classic, bookish elegance. Its energetic italic flow feels expressive and cultured rather than casual, lending a formal, editorial voice to headlines and emphasis.
Designed to deliver a traditional italic with pronounced contrast and a calligraphic cadence, balancing classic serif conventions with a more animated, expressive slant for refined reading and display settings.
In the sample text, the strong thick–thin modulation and tight hairlines become a defining feature, giving the face a bright, polished color on the page. The slanted caps and sharp entry/exit strokes help it read as a true italic designed for continuous text rather than a simple oblique.