Serif Normal Synem 14 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, pull quotes, invitations, literary, classic, refined, formal, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic refinement, print elegance, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, diagonal stress, oldstyle figures.
A high-contrast serif italic with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp, bracketed serifs. Strokes show clear diagonal stress, with thin hairlines and sharper terminals that taper into fine points, especially in diagonals and entry/exit strokes. The lowercase is compact with a moderate x-height and lively, calligraphic joins; counters are fairly open, and curves (notably in o, e, c) keep a smooth, controlled tension. Capitals are more upright in feeling but still italicized, with strong, classical proportions and a steady rhythm across the set. Numerals read as oldstyle-style figures with varied heights and curves that echo the italic text flow.
Well-suited for editorial typography such as magazine features, book interiors, and literary branding where an italic voice is needed for emphasis. It works particularly well for pull quotes, intros, captions, and formal messaging like invitations or announcements, where contrast and refinement can be showcased at text to display sizes.
The overall tone is bookish and cultivated, suggesting traditional publishing and established typographic taste. Its sharp contrast and italic energy add a sense of elegance and motion, suited to expressive but disciplined typography rather than casual or utilitarian settings.
Likely designed to provide a conventional, readable serif italic with enough contrast and calligraphic detail to feel premium in print-oriented compositions. The aim appears to balance classical proportions and disciplined rhythm with a lively italic gesture for nuanced typographic hierarchy.
Letterforms show consistent modulation and clean finishing, with distinct italic constructions in k, v, w, and y that emphasize angled strokes and tapered terminals. The italic m and n display a slightly more calligraphic, textured entry/exit behavior, reinforcing a handwritten influence without becoming script-like.