Serif Normal Synav 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, invitations, quotations, classic, literary, elegant, formal, italic companion, classic text, refined emphasis, calligraphic tone, bracketed, calligraphic, wedge serifs, diagonal stress, sharp terminals.
This typeface is a high-contrast italic serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a steady rightward slant. Serifs are finely tapered and largely wedge-like, with a calligraphic feel and bracketed joins that soften transitions into stems. Round letters show diagonal stress and crisp, pointed terminals, while the capitals are relatively narrow and tall, giving lines a refined, vertical rhythm. The italic construction is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, with compact spacing and lively entry/exit strokes that create a smooth, continuous flow in text.
Well suited to editorial typography where an italic is used for emphasis, quotes, captions, and refined display lines. It also fits literary and book-oriented layouts, and can add a formal, classic tone to invitations or announcements when set at larger sizes.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with an elegant, literary voice. Its sharp details and formal italic posture suggest sophistication and ceremony, while the energetic stroke endings add a subtle sense of motion and emphasis.
The design appears intended as a conventional text-serif italic with a distinctly calligraphic edge, balancing readability with expressive contrast. Its consistent slant, tapered serifs, and disciplined proportions suggest a focus on elegant, traditional typography for continuous reading and typographic emphasis.
In the sample text, the strong contrast and thin hairlines become especially prominent at larger sizes, where the pointed terminals and tapered serifs read as crisp and expressive. The numerals follow the same italic, high-contrast treatment, aligning visually with the text rather than appearing purely utilitarian.