Serif Normal Sybon 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literature, quotations, classic, literary, formal, refined, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic readability, elegant voice, bracketed, calligraphic, sloped, crisp, open.
A sloped serif design with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, text-oriented rhythm. The letterforms show gently tapered terminals and wedge-like finishing strokes that read as pen-influenced rather than mechanical. Counters are fairly open and the proportions feel balanced, with lively italic construction in the lowercase and a slightly more upright, stately presence in the capitals. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with angled stress and clear, traditional shapes suited to running text.
Well suited to editorial settings such as book interiors, essays, and magazine features where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or titling. It can also serve for refined invitations, programs, and branded print materials that benefit from a classic serif tone.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking book typography and editorial polish. Its italic slant and pen-like modulation add a sense of motion and elegance without becoming decorative, giving it a composed, slightly old-world voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif italic that blends comfortably into text while adding a distinctly literary flavor. Its pen-influenced details suggest an aim to balance elegance with dependable paragraph texture.
The italics maintain consistent slant and spacing, producing an even texture in paragraphs. Serifs and joins stay crisp at display sizes, while the moderate contrast keeps the page color stable for longer passages.