Serif Normal Symal 1 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, literary, magazines, quotes, classic, formal, refined, readability, classic tone, italic emphasis, editorial polish, text setting, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, open counters, crisp.
A right-leaning serif with bracketed, wedge-like terminals and a gently calligraphic stroke flow. Letterforms show moderate thick–thin modulation with smooth transitions and clean joins, producing a steady text rhythm. Proportions feel generous and open, with clear counters and slightly tapered strokes; capitals are broad and stable while lowercase forms keep a conventional, readable structure. Numerals follow the same slanted stance and measured contrast, staying clear at text sizes.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a classic italic voice is needed for emphasis, subheads, pull quotes, or introductory text. It also fits book and long-form layouts that benefit from a refined serif texture, and can serve branding or packaging that aims for a traditional, established feel.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with an editorial, bookish character. Its italic posture reads purposeful rather than decorative, giving text a poised, formal emphasis. The sharp but not aggressive serifs add a sense of authority and polish.
Designed to provide a conventional serif italic that balances elegance with readability, maintaining familiar forms and moderate contrast for dependable text performance. The detailing and proportions aim for a timeless, editorial look rather than novelty.
Curved letters show controlled, even stress and restrained detailing, avoiding extreme contrast or fussy finials. The sample text suggests comfortable paragraph color and consistent spacing, with punctuation and figures that remain legible in continuous reading.