Serif Normal Symat 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, quotations, branding, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, emphasis, heritage, readability, editorial tone, bracketed, calligraphic, lively, robust, old-style.
This typeface is a bold, right-leaning serif with bracketed wedge-like serifs and a calligraphic stress that gives strokes a slightly modulated, drawn quality. Curves are full and rounded, counters are moderately open, and terminals often finish with a subtle flick that reinforces the italic movement. The capitals feel sturdy and slightly wide, while the lowercase shows more gesture—noticeably in letters like a, e, g, and y—creating an energetic rhythm. Figures appear lining and italicized, with rounded shapes (0, 8, 9) that match the serifed, print-like texture of the letters.
It performs well where a classic serif voice is needed with extra emphasis—editorial headlines, magazine features, pull quotes, and book-cover titling. The strong italic slant and sturdy weight also suit branding elements that want a traditional, literary feel with visible character.
The overall tone is traditional and assertive, pairing bookish refinement with a confident, forward-leaning dynamism. It reads as classic and reputable, with enough italic flair to feel expressive rather than purely reserved.
The design appears intended as a conventional serif italic with amplified weight and gesture, delivering a familiar book-and-editorial foundation while adding a more dramatic, display-friendly presence. Its consistent bracketing and calligraphic stress suggest an aim for readability at larger text sizes and a confident typographic color in short blocks of copy.
Stroke joins and serifs are consistently softened with bracketing, avoiding sharp slab-like endings and keeping the texture cohesive across sizes. In text, the bold italic color is strong and attention-getting, forming a dense, high-impact line that emphasizes words and headlines more than quiet body copy.