Serif Normal Symuh 12 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literature, quotations, magazine, classic, literary, formal, refined, text italic, editorial voice, classic elegance, hierarchy, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, sharp, slanted.
A high-contrast italic serif with crisp, wedge-like serifs and tapered terminals. Strokes show a pronounced thick–thin modulation and an energetic diagonal stress, with narrow joins and compact counters that keep the texture dark and elegant. Proportions are traditionally bookish, with a moderate x-height, long ascenders, and smooth, slightly variable widths across letters. The overall rhythm is steady and polished, with concise curves and pointed details in letters like v, w, x, and y.
Well suited for long-form reading in books and magazines, especially where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotations, introductions, or captions. It also works effectively for formal invitations, program notes, and brand editorial systems that want a traditional serif italic with strong contrast.
The font conveys a classic, literary tone—cultivated and formal without feeling overly ornamental. Its italic movement reads as expressive and rhetorical, suggesting tradition, authority, and a touch of drama suitable for refined editorial settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-oriented serif italic that prioritizes a refined reading texture and classic typographic voice. Its sharp serifs and pronounced modulation aim to deliver elegance and clear hierarchy in editorial typography.
Numerals follow the same calligraphic contrast and slant, blending well into text. The uppercase has a composed, inscriptional presence, while the lowercase italic forms keep the page color cohesive and confident at text sizes.