Serif Normal Symoh 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, invitations, classic, literary, elegant, scholarly, text italic, classicism, elegance, readability, bracketed serifs, oldstyle forms, calligraphic, fluid italics, tapered terminals.
A high-contrast italic serif with slender hairlines, fuller stressed strokes, and delicately bracketed serifs. The letterforms show a calligraphic slant with smooth, continuous curves and pointed, tapered terminals, giving the texture a lively rhythm rather than a rigid, mechanical feel. Proportions are moderate with a conventional x-height, while spacing appears comfortable and text-oriented; capitals are refined and slightly narrow, and numerals follow the same crisp contrast and italic movement.
This style is well suited to book and long-form editorial typography, particularly for italic emphasis, quotations, and introductions. It also works effectively for refined headlines, pull quotes, and formal printed materials where a classic, high-contrast serif presence is desired.
The overall tone feels traditional and cultured, with an understated elegance suited to classic typography. Its sharp contrast and flowing italic gestures convey sophistication and a slightly formal, literary voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that prioritizes classical proportions and calligraphic motion, delivering a polished, traditional reading texture with enough contrast to feel crisp in print.
In longer settings the strong diagonal stress and crisp joins create a bright, sparkling page color, especially where thin strokes intersect. The italic forms are expressive but controlled, balancing readability with a distinctly crafted, oldstyle character.