Serif Normal Synan 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book typography, magazines, literary branding, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, italic companion, refined emphasis, classic readability, editorial tone, bracketed serifs, diagonal stress, calligraphic, sharp terminals, open counters.
A high-contrast italic serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and a pronounced diagonal axis. Strokes move from very thin hairlines to firm main stems, with tapered entry/exit strokes and sharp, clean terminals that give the outlines a precise, engraved feel. Proportions are fairly traditional: capitals are broad and steady with restrained flourish, while lowercase forms show a lively italic rhythm, including a single-storey a and g and a gently looping f. Numerals are oldstyle-leaning in color and movement, with varied silhouettes that follow the italic flow rather than strict lining uniformity.
Well-suited for editorial settings such as magazines, essays, and book work where italic emphasis is frequent and the serif detailing can be appreciated. It also fits refined display applications—titles, pull quotes, and formal brand materials—especially when a traditional, cultured voice is desired.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking book typography and editorial refinement. Its italic energy feels confident and expressive without becoming decorative, balancing elegance with readability.
Likely designed to provide a conventional text-serif italic with a distinctly calligraphic, high-contrast voice, offering expressive emphasis and headline elegance while maintaining an orderly, classical structure.
Spacing appears even and text color is strong, with clear word shapes and consistent slant across letters and figures. The high contrast and delicate hairlines create a bright, polished texture that benefits from adequate size and printing/rendering conditions.