Serif Normal Sybut 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, quotations, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, text emphasis, classic readability, editorial tone, literary voice, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, bookish, texty.
This serif italic has a traditional, book-oriented skeleton with bracketed serifs, tapered terminals, and a steady, moderately contrasty stroke. The italic slant is apparent but controlled, with gentle entry/exit strokes and soft curves that keep the texture smooth in paragraphs. Capitals feel upright and stately, while the lowercase shows a more calligraphic rhythm—rounded bowls, subtly angled stress, and compact joins that read cleanly. Figures and punctuation match the text tone, with sturdy shapes and consistent serif treatment that maintains an even typographic color.
Well suited for editorial layouts, books, and magazine typography where an italic is needed for emphasis, quotes, and secondary hierarchy without breaking the page’s texture. It also works for literary titles, introductions, and pull quotes where a classic serif italic voice is desired.
The overall tone is classical and literary, suited to long-form reading and historically informed typography. It conveys a quiet authority—more refined than playful—while the italic energy adds a human, editorial warmth rather than a decorative flourish.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, readable serif italic that integrates seamlessly into text-heavy composition. Its moderate contrast and bracketed detailing aim for durable legibility and a familiar, time-tested typographic voice.
Spacing and proportions produce a calm, continuous line flow in the sample text, with the italic forms staying legible at display sizes and suggesting comfortable performance in text settings. The glyphs avoid extreme quirks, favoring conventional forms with small, tasteful details at terminals and serifs.