Serif Contrasted Syra 10 is a very bold, very wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, dramatic, luxury, theatrical, headline impact, editorial flair, luxury tone, expressive italic, swashy, calligraphic, display, crisp, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif italic with pronounced vertical stress and sharply tapered hairlines. The letterforms are broad and energetic, with bold main strokes, crisp wedge-like serifs, and occasional swashy terminals that add flair without becoming fully script-like. Curves are smooth and sculpted, counters are generous, and the overall rhythm is forward-leaning and emphatic, producing a strong black-and-white pattern on the page. Numerals and capitals carry the same heavy-and-hairline contrast and italic momentum, with a few distinctive curls and hooks in select characters.
Best suited for display settings where its contrast and swashy details can be appreciated—magazine headlines, fashion or culture layouts, poster typography, premium branding, and packaging. It can also work for short pull quotes or hero text where a dramatic italic voice is desired.
The font projects a polished, high-drama tone associated with editorial typography—confident, stylish, and slightly theatrical. Its sharp contrast and sweeping italic movement suggest luxury and sophistication, with a hint of vintage headline charm.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, editorial italic with strong contrast and expressive terminals—combining classic serif structure with attention-grabbing display styling for high-impact typography.
Stroke contrast is extreme, so thin connections and hairlines become a defining detail; this makes the design feel crisp and refined at larger sizes. The italic slant is substantial and consistent, and several glyphs show decorative entry/exit strokes that create a lively, expressive texture in words.