Serif Normal Symal 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, literary, classic, formal, academic, text emphasis, classic tone, editorial clarity, formal voice, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, lively, crisp.
A serif italic with a traditional book-face structure and moderately modulated strokes. The letters show bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a consistent rightward slant, with smooth curves and slightly tapered terminals that keep the texture crisp. Proportions feel generously set and somewhat expanded, giving counters room to breathe and producing an even, readable rhythm in text. Numerals and capitals share the same italicized, calligraphic momentum, maintaining a cohesive color across the full set.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as magazines, book typography, and long-form articles where an italic is needed for emphasis without losing a traditional texture. It also performs nicely in refined headlines, pull quotes, and formal communications where a classic serif italic tone is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a confident, formal voice that suggests traditional publishing and cultivated branding. Its italic energy reads expressive rather than flamboyant, lending emphasis with refinement.
The font appears designed as a conventional, publication-oriented serif italic that balances calligraphic character with steady text rhythm. Its intention seems to provide a dependable italic companion for reading environments while remaining strong enough for prominent, elegant emphasis.
The design leans on oldstyle italic cues—curved entry strokes, soft joins, and serif shaping that avoids bluntness—so it stays elegant at display sizes while still forming a steady line in paragraphs. The combination of open counters and clear stroke endings helps preserve legibility when set in longer passages.