Serif Normal Synem 16 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, pull quotes, introductions, classic, literary, elegant, formal, text italic, editorial emphasis, classic tone, readable elegance, calligraphic, bracketed, high-waisted, tapered, lively.
A conventional italic serif with flowing, calligraphic construction and gently bracketed serifs. Strokes show tapered terminals and a clear thick–thin rhythm, with smooth joins and an even, text-oriented color. Proportions feel slightly high-waisted with compact counters and a measured slant, while capitals maintain stately width and lowercases keep a tidy, readable footprint. Figures are oldstyle-leaning in feel, with curving forms and angled stress that match the italic texture.
Well suited to running italic in books and long-form editorial settings, as well as emphasis within a serif text family. It also works for magazine subheads, pull quotes, forewords, and other contexts where a classic italic voice is needed without sacrificing readability.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, suggesting established publishing and refined correspondence. Its italic motion adds a sense of emphasis and sophistication without becoming flamboyant, giving it a calm, educated character suited to classic typography.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional italic for continuous text, balancing formal serif conventions with a subtly calligraphic flow. It aims to provide clear emphasis and elegant texture in editorial typography while remaining restrained and familiar.
The italic slant is consistent across cases and numerals, and the serif treatment stays restrained rather than ornamental. Curves and diagonals carry most of the energy, creating a lively rhythm in words while maintaining a controlled, conventional structure.