Serif Normal Symoh 6 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, quotations, invitations, classic, formal, literary, refined, readability, editorial tone, traditional elegance, italic emphasis, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, transitional, crisp.
A slanted serif with crisp, high-contrast strokes and bracketed wedge-like serifs that taper cleanly into stems. The letterforms show a calligraphic construction: diagonals and curves are slightly sheared, terminals are sharp and controlled, and the counters stay open even as strokes thin dramatically. Proportions feel traditionally bookish, with moderate ascenders and descenders and a slightly lively rhythm from the italic movement. Numerals and capitals are clear and sturdy, while lowercase forms maintain a consistent, polished texture suitable for continuous reading.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as books, magazines, essays, and longform reading where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for italic emphasis, pull quotes, and refined announcements or invitations, particularly at text to display sizes where the contrast and slant can be appreciated.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, evoking traditional publishing and academic or legal formality. Its italic angle and elegant contrast add a refined, literary voice that feels authoritative rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, highly legible serif voice with an expressive italic cadence, balancing traditional proportions with crisp contrast for an elegant reading experience.
In text, the strong thick–thin pattern creates a bright, crisp page color at larger sizes, while the pronounced serifs and angled stress keep lines from feeling monotonous. Curved letters and diagonals show consistent modulation, giving the design a cohesive, disciplined character.