Serif Normal Symoh 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, quotations, literary titles, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, readable italic, classical tone, editorial emphasis, calligraphic flavor, typographic contrast, bracketed, calligraphic, angled, crisp, compact.
This typeface is a high-contrast italic serif with crisp, tapered strokes and clearly bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a consistent rightward slant and a calligraphic modulation that creates sharp joins and pointed terminals, especially in diagonals and curved strokes. Capitals are relatively narrow and upright in structure despite the italic angle, while lowercase forms are compact with tight apertures and energetic entry/exit strokes. Numerals follow the same italic construction, with angular curves and pronounced thick–thin transitions that keep the texture lively in running text.
It performs well for book and long-form editorial typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, and citations. The crisp contrast and assertive slant also suit literary titles, pull quotes, and refined branding applications that benefit from a classical, sophisticated serif italic.
The overall tone feels traditional and literary, with a refined, old-style elegance suited to cultivated reading environments. Its energetic italic rhythm and sharp detailing add a slightly dramatic, editorial voice while remaining firmly rooted in classical book typography conventions.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif italic with pronounced calligraphic contrast, balancing traditional proportions with sharper, more energetic detailing for emphasis and tone. It aims to provide a refined italic texture that remains cohesive across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
In the sample text, the italic rhythm produces a strong forward motion and a dark–light sparkle typical of high-contrast designs. Some letters show distinctive, slightly sharper-than-average terminals and stroke endings, which increases personality and emphasis at larger sizes and in display-like settings.