Serif Normal Synem 9 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial, quotations, bylines, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, text emphasis, classic elegance, editorial clarity, literary tone, bracketed, calligraphic, diagonal stress, sharp serifs, crisp joins.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharp, bracketed serifs and tapered strokes that swell and thin with a calligraphic rhythm. The slant is pronounced and consistent, with flowing entry/exit terminals and slightly angled cross strokes that reinforce forward motion. Capitals are stately and wide-shouldered with crisp serifing, while lowercase forms show compact counters and lively curves; the overall spacing feels measured, creating an even text color despite the strong thick–thin modulation. Numerals share the same italic stress and contrast, with elegant curves and pointed finishing details.
Well-suited for book and magazine typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or secondary text. It can also serve refined branding applications—such as bylines, pull quotes, menu descriptions, or formal invitations—where a classic, high-contrast italic is appropriate.
The tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking book typography and established editorial design. Its energetic italic stance adds sophistication and emphasis without feeling ornamental, giving it a poised, literary presence.
The font appears designed to provide a conventional, readable italic companion with a distinctly traditional flavor, balancing elegance and clarity through controlled contrast and consistent slanted rhythm. Its detailing suggests an aim toward comfortable continuous reading and polished editorial emphasis.
The design leans on classic oldstyle/transition cues: diagonal stress, pronounced stroke tapering, and firm, sharp terminals. The italic includes distinctive, slightly calligraphic forms (notably in letters like a, f, g, and y), which read well as a true italic rather than a simple slant.