Serif Normal Symal 12 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, book covers, posters, classic, formal, dynamic, authoritative, expressive italic, editorial voice, classic refinement, dramatic contrast, formal tone, bracketed, calligraphic, wedge serif, ball terminals, swashy.
This typeface is a slanted serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed wedge-like serifs. Strokes show a calligraphic rhythm: entrances and exits taper sharply, joins are sculpted, and many letters finish with small flicks or angled terminals. Counters are relatively compact in the capitals, while the lowercase mixes sturdy bowls with lively, slightly compressed forms and a single-storey a and g. Numerals follow the same italicized, high-contrast construction, with curving strokes and sharp, tapered ends that keep the figures energetic and cohesive with the text.
It performs best in headlines, magazine features, pull quotes, and book-cover titling where its contrast, sharp serifs, and italic movement can carry personality. It can also work for formal invitations and branded statements, especially when paired with a calmer companion for longer passages.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with a confident, editorial voice. The strong contrast and assertive slant add drama and momentum, giving text a refined but energetic presence suited to expressive typography rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional serif foundation with an expressive italic character—combining classic proportions and bracketed serifs with calligraphic tapering and energetic terminals for high-impact typography.
Italic emphasis is built into the design rather than added as a mechanical slant, visible in the angled stress, tapered stroke endings, and the forward-leaning proportions across both capitals and lowercase. Spacing appears geared toward display and short text settings, where the sharp terminals and contrast can read clearly without crowding.