Serif Normal Synod 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, literary titles, quotations, literary, classic, refined, formal, classic text, formal emphasis, literary tone, editorial clarity, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, diagonal stress, crisp.
This is an italic serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and a distinctly calligraphic, oldstyle construction. Strokes show diagonal stress and tapered terminals, with bracketed serifs that feel sharp yet controlled. The lowercase has lively entry and exit strokes, a single-storey “a,” and a flowing “f,” while capitals are slightly more restrained but still slanted and sculpted. Overall spacing reads even and text-oriented, with clear counters and a rhythmic, forward-leaning texture.
It fits best in editorial and long-form settings where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, introductions, or sidebars. The high-contrast, traditional construction also works well for magazine features, literary titles, and formal printed material where a refined italic texture is desirable.
The font conveys a traditional, bookish tone with an elegant, cultivated voice. Its slanted motion and crisp contrasts suggest refinement and authority rather than casualness, making it feel suited to classical or literary contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional text-serif italic with a classic, calligraphic foundation, balancing readability with expressive, formal elegance. It prioritizes a mature, traditional tone while maintaining consistent rhythm across paragraphs.
In the sample text, the italic angle and contrast create a strong typographic color, especially in mixed-case settings. Numerals and capitals keep the same chiseled, serifed language, helping the design feel cohesive across alphabets and figures.