Serif Normal Synet 12 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book italics, editorial, quotes, introductions, literary branding, literary, classic, refined, formal, text companion, classic italics, editorial tone, refined emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, lively, crisp, elegant.
This is a high-contrast italic serif with sharp, bracketed serifs and a pronounced rightward slant. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation with hairline horizontals and tapered terminals, giving the forms a crisp, engraved feel. The uppercase is relatively narrow and tall with elegant proportions, while the lowercase shows lively, calligraphic construction—most notably a single-storey italic “a,” a looped “g,” and a long, gently curving descender on “q.” Numerals follow the same italic rhythm, with curving, oldstyle-like silhouettes and pronounced stroke contrast.
Well suited for italic roles in long-form typography—emphasis, quotations, captions, and running text in books and magazines. It also works for refined display settings such as titles, pull quotes, and cultural or institutional branding where a classic, polished italic is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking bookish elegance and editorial seriousness. Its energetic italics add a sense of motion and emphasis while keeping a composed, formal voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif italic that delivers clear emphasis and a sophisticated page color. Its construction prioritizes traditional letterform cues, smooth calligraphic flow, and a refined editorial presence.
Round letters (C, O, Q) are drawn with smooth, continuous curves and fine hairlines, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are crisp and sharply tapered. The italic angle and contrast create a textured line in paragraphs, where the slanted rhythm is prominent and the counters remain reasonably open for continuous reading.