Serif Normal Synem 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, literary titles, quotations, classic, literary, elegant, formal, scholarly, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic refinement, readability, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, slanted axis, crisp, bookish.
A slanted serif text face with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. Strokes show a calligraphic logic, with tapered joins and a gently diagonal stress in rounded forms. Capitals are relatively narrow and refined, while lowercase forms are more fluid, with clear ascenders/descenders and compact, angled terminals that reinforce the italic rhythm. Numerals follow the same lively modulation, reading as text-friendly figures rather than rigid, mechanical forms.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial typography, especially for emphasis, quotations, and lead-ins where an italic voice is needed. It can also serve effectively in magazine features, essays, and refined titles where a classic, high-contrast serif italic supports a formal tone.
The overall tone is traditional and cultured, with a poised, editorial feel. Its italic movement and high-contrast strokes suggest a literary, classical voice suited to refined typography rather than utilitarian interface work.
The design appears intended as a conventional text-serif italic companion: expressive enough to provide clear emphasis and elegant tone, while remaining disciplined and readable in continuous paragraphs.
The set maintains consistent slant and contrast across letters and figures, creating a cohesive forward motion in running text. The italic construction stays legible at paragraph scale, with distinctive letter shapes and controlled spacing that support sustained reading.