Serif Normal Synid 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, magazines, pull quotes, invitations, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, editorial, editorial tone, formal emphasis, classical elegance, refined readability, calligraphic, bracketed, crisp, dynamic, diagonal stress.
A high-contrast italic serif with a lively, calligraphic rhythm and pronounced diagonal stress. Strokes transition sharply between thick and hairline, with crisp, bracketed serifs and tapered terminals that give forms a polished, engraved feel. Proportions are moderately narrow with flowing joins and a forward slant, while counters stay fairly open to preserve clarity. Numerals follow the same contrast and italics logic, with elegant curves and thin finishing strokes that emphasize a refined texture in running text.
Well suited for long-form editorial use where a classic italic voice is needed, such as book interiors, magazines, and essays. It also works effectively for emphasis, pull quotes, and formal materials like invitations or refined brand collateral where a traditional, elegant serif impression is desired.
The tone is traditional and cultured, evoking book typography and formal editorial settings. Its energetic italic movement reads expressive without becoming decorative, lending a sense of sophistication and authority.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic with an elevated, high-contrast finish—aiming for graceful readability, a smooth typographic cadence, and a distinctly classical tone appropriate for literature and editorial communication.
The italic construction is consistent across caps and lowercase, creating a steady rightward momentum. Hairlines are very fine relative to the main strokes, producing a bright, sparkling page color at larger sizes and a more delicate texture as sizes shrink.