Serif Flared Syna 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, classic, authoritative, literary, formal, authority, classic revival, distinctive texture, display impact, editorial voice, bracketed, flared, robust, high-ink, sculpted.
A sturdy serif with pronounced, sculpted stroke endings that flare into wedge-like terminals. The serifs read as bracketed and softly tapered rather than square, giving verticals and diagonals a carved, calligraphic finish. Counters are moderately open and the rhythm is steady, while letterforms show clear weight concentration in main stems with gently thinning joins. The lowercase has compact proportions with a traditional two-storey “a” and a strongly serifed “i”/“j”, and the numerals are hefty with clear, old-style-inspired shaping and noticeable terminal treatment.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, book and magazine titling, and display typography where a classic serif voice is desired. It can also work for branding and packaging that benefits from a traditional, authoritative tone, particularly at medium to large sizes where the flared terminals and serif shaping remain crisp.
The overall tone feels editorial and traditional, with a confident, established presence. Its flared details add a touch of warmth and craft, balancing formality with a slightly expressive, bookish character.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif reading of authority while differentiating itself through subtly flared terminals and sculpted serifs. The goal seems to be a strong, high-impact text and display voice with a traditional foundation and a more crafted, engraved-like finish.
Across the set, terminals consistently widen into small wedges, especially visible on letters like T, V, W, and y, which gives headlines a distinctive texture. In text, the heavy color and firm serifs create strong line authority and a classic page-like feel.