Serif Flared Syna 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Linotype Brewery' by Linotype and 'Holland Title' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, packaging, traditional, authoritative, warm, bookish, readability, heritage, authority, character, bracketed, tapered, calligraphic, robust, rounded.
A robust serif with gently flared stroke endings and pronounced, softly bracketed serifs that read as tapered rather than slab-like. Strokes show a moderate, consistent contrast and a slightly calligraphic modulation, with broad curves in the bowls and sturdy verticals that give the letters a grounded, weighty presence. Proportions lean classical: capitals are wide and stable, lowercase forms are compact with rounded counters, and the overall rhythm feels even and readable in text. Numerals follow the same sturdy, traditional construction, with clear shapes and strong baseline presence.
It performs well for editorial typography, book or magazine settings, and display use where a traditional serif voice is desired. The sturdy construction and cohesive texture also suit branding and packaging that aim for heritage, craft, or institutional credibility.
The font conveys a classic, editorial tone—confident and formal without feeling austere. Its flared terminals and rounded interior shapes add warmth and approachability, suggesting heritage, print tradition, and seriousness suited to long-form reading.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif readability with a more sculpted, flared finishing that adds character at larger sizes while staying composed in text. It prioritizes strong, recognizable letter shapes and a confident, print-forward color on the page.
The letterforms show a clear emphasis on strong silhouettes and smooth curve-to-stem transitions, producing a dark, cohesive page color. Terminals and serifs consistently widen into the ends of strokes, reinforcing a crafted, slightly old-style feel while remaining clean and controlled.