Serif Normal Sybon 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, quotations, packaging, classic, literary, refined, warm, traditional, text italic, editorial tone, classic voice, readability, bracketed, calligraphic, oblique, oldstyle, open counters.
A moderately slanted serif with clearly bracketed serifs, tapered terminals, and a smooth, calligraphic stroke flow. The letterforms show medium modulation and a slightly organic rhythm, with rounded bowls and open apertures that keep the texture from becoming too dark. Capitals feel sturdy and traditional, while the lowercase has a lively, handwritten-influenced cadence, including a single-storey a and a gently looped g. Numerals follow the same oblique, serifed construction, with balanced proportions and clear figure shapes.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as books, magazines, essays, and pull quotes where an italic voice is needed without losing a traditional serif texture. It can also serve branding and packaging applications that benefit from a classic, crafted tone, especially for short to medium-length copy.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a refined, bookish presence that reads as established rather than trendy. Its italic energy adds warmth and motion, suggesting editorial sophistication and a slightly humanist sensibility.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional serif italic with enough calligraphic character to feel expressive, while keeping proportions and spacing steady for continuous reading. It aims for familiar, dependable forms with a touch of warmth and motion.
The slant is consistent across letters and figures, helping longer text lines maintain a continuous forward rhythm. Serifs are pronounced but not heavy, and the counters remain comfortably open in the sample setting, supporting a calm, even color at text sizes.