Serif Normal Sylon 10 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Baskerville' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, invitations, quotations, classic, literary, refined, formal, editorial emphasis, classic elegance, refined readability, formal tone, calligraphic, bracketed, crisp, stately, open.
A high-contrast italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a steady rightward slant, tapered terminals, and an overall wide stance with generous counters. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic, while verticals and diagonals stay clean and sharply defined, giving the text a bright rhythm and a polished, print-oriented texture.
Well-suited to editorial typography where an italic voice is needed—pull quotes, introductions, captions, and emphasis within longer passages. It can also work for book and magazine settings that want a classic, high-contrast italic texture, and for formal materials like invitations or programs where a refined serif presence is desirable.
The font conveys a traditional, cultivated tone—elegant without feeling fragile. Its italic energy adds a sense of motion and emphasis, suggesting classic publishing, ceremony, and measured sophistication.
Likely designed as a conventional text serif italic focused on clarity and elegance, pairing a familiar serif skeleton with energetic, calligraphic modulation. The wide proportions and high contrast aim to produce a graceful, emphatic reading experience while maintaining a disciplined, editorial look.
Uppercase forms feel stately and slightly expansive, while lowercase keeps a readable, conventional structure with clear differentiation between characters. Numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast logic, with open shapes and refined terminals that align well with the text color.