Serif Normal Synit 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, longform, quotes, invitations, classic, literary, refined, formal, text italic, classic readability, editorial tone, typographic emphasis, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, oldstyle, humanist, transitional.
This is an italic serif with moderate stroke modulation and bracketed serifs that soften joins and terminals. The letterforms show a noticeable rightward slant and a calligraphic rhythm, with gently tapered strokes and subtly cupped or sheared terminals in places. Proportions feel traditional and text-oriented: counters are fairly open, curves are smooth, and spacing reads even, supporting continuous reading. Numerals and capitals maintain the same italicized, serifed construction, with crisp top and baseline alignment and a coherent, slightly lively texture on the line.
Well suited to book typography, magazines, and other editorial contexts where an italic is needed for emphasis, titles of works, and quotations. It can also serve refined short-form settings—such as invitations or formal announcements—where a classic italic serif voice is appropriate.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, with an editorial, bookish character. Its italic energy feels expressive without becoming decorative, suggesting emphasis, citation, or literary voice rather than display theatrics.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that balances readability with a touch of calligraphic personality. It aims to integrate smoothly into continuous text while still providing a clear, elegant emphasis style.
In the sample text, the face produces a consistent, gently animated horizontal flow, where the slant and moderate contrast create clear word shapes. The italics appear designed as true italic forms rather than simply slanted romans, contributing to a more traditional, typographic feel.