Serif Normal Symuh 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, quotations, headlines, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, classic italics, editorial voice, typographic emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, tapered, bookish.
A high-contrast italic serif with sharply tapered stems, thin hairlines, and bracketed wedge-like serifs that give the letterforms a crisp, engraved feel. The italic is moderately steep with clear calligraphic modulation, producing lively diagonals and asymmetric curves in letters like C, S, and e. Counters are relatively open and the rhythm is traditional, while capitals feel slightly narrower and more upright in color than the lower-case, creating a classic text-to-display balance. Numerals follow the same contrasty, serifed construction, with strong thick–thin transitions and clean terminals.
Well-suited to editorial settings such as magazines, book typography, and long-form reading where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or introductions. It also performs nicely in refined headlines, pull quotes, and titling where the high contrast and sharp serifs can read as sophisticated and authoritative.
The tone is classic and cultivated, suggesting literary publishing and traditional typography. Its sharp contrast and flowing italic angle convey refinement and a slightly dramatic, old-world elegance without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-oriented serif italic with strong contrast and traditional proportions, providing a polished companion for continuous reading and typographic emphasis. Its detailing suggests an aim toward classical elegance and clear, recognizable word shapes.
Stroke contrast is pronounced, so the texture can feel crisp and sparkling at larger sizes, while small sizes will emphasize the hairlines. The italic construction favors energetic word shapes, with pronounced entry/exit strokes and a clear baseline drive.