Serif Normal Symal 14 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bodrum Slab' and 'Bodrum Style' by Bülent Yüksel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, pull quotes, posters, classic, assertive, formal, literary, italic emphasis, editorial voice, classic authority, high impact, bracketed, transitional, robust, ink-trap-like, lively.
A robust italic serif with pronounced, bracketed serifs and a steady, medium-contrast stroke structure. Curves are full and confident, with slightly squared-off terminals and compact joins that create dark, energetic interior shapes. The italic slant is consistent across uppercase and lowercase, and the overall rhythm reads as sturdy rather than delicate, with generous horizontal spread and strong weight in round letters. Numerals match the text color closely, showing similarly weighty forms and clear, conventional proportions.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, magazine features, and pull quotes where a strong italic voice is desirable. It can also serve book-cover typography and display roles that benefit from classic serif cues and a dense, attention-holding texture.
The font conveys a classic, editorial tone—confident and slightly dramatic, with a traditional bookish feel. Its heavy italic presence reads emphatic and authoritative, suggesting emphasis, quotation, and headline-driven storytelling rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif reading of italic emphasis with extra presence—pairing familiar, conventional letter structures with a sturdier weight and lively, print-like detailing for impactful text and display use.
Uppercase forms maintain a stately, traditional structure, while the lowercase brings more motion through the italic angle and compact counters. The overall color on the page is dark and even, producing a strong typographic voice that remains recognizable at a glance.