Serif Normal Synid 1 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary branding, invitations, literary, formal, classic, refined, text readability, classic tone, elegant emphasis, editorial voice, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, flowing, tapered.
A slanted serif with softly bracketed serifs and moderate stroke modulation. Curves and joins show a calligraphic influence, with tapered terminals and gently swelling strokes that create a smooth, continuous rhythm. Uppercase forms are open and traditionally proportioned, while the lowercase leans more fluidly with rounded bowls, a single‑storey g, and a slightly lively baseline feel in letters like j and y. Numerals follow the same italicized, oldstyle-leaning logic, with curved strokes and understated, traditional detailing.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and magazine typography where an italic serif can carry a sophisticated narrative tone. It can also work effectively for pull quotes, intros, and refined branding or stationery that benefits from classical italic character without excessive ornamentation.
The overall tone is cultivated and bookish, suggesting established tradition rather than display novelty. Its slant and tapered finishing add a sense of motion and elegance, giving text a poised, editorial voice.
Designed to provide a conventional, readable serif voice with an italic-forward, calligraphic cadence, balancing tradition with a slightly expressive stroke and terminal treatment. The intent appears to be comfortable text composition with a refined, editorial finish.
Spacing appears comfortable for continuous reading, and the letterforms keep a consistent, restrained personality across caps, lowercase, and figures. The italic angle is assertive but not steep, helping it read as a primary text style rather than a purely ornamental accent.