Serif Normal Sybab 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, formal, classic, text italic, classic refinement, editorial utility, elegant emphasis, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, diagonal stress, sharp terminals, oldstyle figures.
A high-contrast italic serif with slender hairlines, thicker main strokes, and pronounced diagonal stress. Serifs are bracketed and crisp, with tapered entry and exit strokes that give many letters a slightly calligraphic, pen-cut feel. Proportions favor compact lowercase with relatively long ascenders and descenders, while caps are stately and somewhat narrow with smooth, open curves. Spacing and rhythm read evenly in text, with lively italic movement and clear differentiation between similar forms.
Well-suited to editorial settings such as books, magazines, and long-form reading where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or display lines. It also works effectively in refined branding, packaging, and invitations where a classic, cultivated tone is desired.
The overall tone is refined and literary, evoking traditional book typography and editorial sophistication. Its brisk slant and sharp, polished details lend an expressive, confident voice that feels formal without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional italic text serif with a strong emphasis on classical proportions and calligraphic stroke behavior. It aims to provide an elegant, readable italic that can carry both continuous text and more prominent typographic moments.
The numerals appear in an oldstyle style, with varying heights and distinctive curves that harmonize with the italic texture. Several lowercase forms show notable stroke modulation and tapered terminals, adding energy in larger sizes while maintaining a coherent page color in paragraphs.