Serif Normal Synur 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotations, invitations, classic, literary, refined, formal, text italic, classic tone, readability, editorial voice, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, slanted, oldstyle figures, diagonal stress.
A slanted serif with a calligraphic construction and moderate contrast between thick and thin strokes. Serifs are bracketed and smoothly integrated, with tapered terminals and a steady diagonal stress that gives the outlines a slightly handwritten rhythm. Proportions are fairly traditional, with open counters and a balanced, readable texture in continuous text. Numerals appear oldstyle, with ascenders and descenders that blend naturally into the lowercase flow.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or introductory matter. It also works effectively in refined print applications such as programs or invitations where a traditional, polished tone is desired.
The overall tone is classic and literary, leaning toward refined and formal rather than casual. Its italic movement and remembering of pen-formed shapes convey elegance and a sense of established editorial tradition.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that prioritizes readability and a smooth, continuous rhythm while retaining the expressive cues of broad-nib calligraphy. It aims to provide a dependable, classical italic presence that integrates cleanly into paragraph typography.
The italic is energetic without becoming swashy: entry and exit strokes stay controlled, and letterforms maintain a consistent baseline and spacing, producing an even gray in paragraphs. Uppercase forms feel stately and slightly narrow in stance, while the lowercase carries most of the warmth through its curved joins and tapered endings.