Serif Normal Synod 6 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This is a slanted, high-contrast serif with sharp hairlines and fuller main strokes, showing an engraved, calligraphic construction. Serifs are fine and bracketed, and many strokes taper into pointed or slightly flared terminals, giving the forms a crisp, incisive finish. Proportions feel traditional and text-oriented: capitals are stately without being overly wide, while lowercase shapes show lively modulation and a gently varied rhythm. The numerals appear oldstyle, with ascending and descending figures that follow the italic flow and maintain the same contrast pattern.
Well suited to editorial and book typography where an expressive italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, or lead-ins. It also fits refined branding and packaging that benefits from a classical, high-contrast serif look, especially in short passages and display-sized copy.
The overall tone is cultured and traditional, with a distinctly bookish elegance. Its italic energy and sharp finishing details add sophistication and a slightly dramatic, literary flavor without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with a pronounced calligraphic slant, balancing readability with a refined, high-contrast sparkle. The oldstyle numerals and consistent modulation suggest a focus on traditional composition and elegant typographic color in paragraphs.
In running text the slant creates forward motion, while the strong thick–thin modulation stays consistent across letters and figures. Curves and joins show a handwritten logic, and counters remain open enough to keep paragraphs from feeling cramped at typical reading sizes.