Serif Normal Synan 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, magazines, editorial, quotations, invitations, literary, refined, formal, classic, text emphasis, editorial tone, classic polish, print tradition, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, crisp, airy.
This serif italic shows pronounced thick–thin contrast with smooth, calligraphic modulation through curves and diagonals. Serifs are bracketed and tapered, with sharp, clean terminals that keep the texture crisp at display sizes while still reading as a coherent text face. Proportions feel traditionally balanced with moderate ascenders/descenders and a slightly lively, varied rhythm in the lowercase, especially visible in the curved bowls and the italic entry/exit strokes. Numerals and capitals maintain a dignified presence, with round forms kept open and verticals cleanly defined.
Well-suited to long-form reading contexts where an italic voice is needed—book typography, magazine features, and editorial callouts. It also works effectively for refined short-form applications such as invitations, pull quotes, captions, and elegant branding accents where a traditional italic is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a polished, editorial voice. It feels formal without being stiff, suggesting traditional print craft and a quietly confident elegance appropriate for serious, cultivated messaging.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast italic companion for serif text typography, balancing readability with a crafted, calligraphic character. Its proportions and finish suggest a focus on classic publishing use, providing a refined emphasis style that remains legible and composed in paragraphs.
The italic construction is clearly structural rather than purely slanted, giving letters a purposeful forward motion and a fluid line. The contrast and sharp finishing details create a bright page color and a slightly sparkling texture in continuous text.