Serif Normal Yonoy 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, packaging, posters, classic, literary, antique, formal, space saving, editorial tone, classic readability, historical flavor, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, bookish, crisp.
A condensed serif with tall proportions and compact letterfit, combining gently bracketed wedge serifs with subtly flared terminals. Strokes stay relatively even, while slight modulation and softened joins add a hand-influenced rhythm. Capitals are statuesque and narrow, with pointed apexes and tapered arms, and the lowercase shows a slim, upright texture with small, crisp details in bowls, ears, and hooks. Numerals follow the same vertical emphasis, with open counters and restrained ornament that keeps the set cohesive in text.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial typography where a condensed serif can increase characters-per-line while retaining a classical feel. It also fits headlines, pull quotes, and packaging or poster work that benefits from a refined, slightly vintage text serif texture.
The overall tone feels traditional and slightly antiquarian, evoking book typography and old-style editorial work rather than a modern corporate voice. Its narrow, upright cadence reads disciplined and formal, with a faint calligraphic edge that lends character without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, readable serif with a condensed footprint and a touch of historical flavor. Its controlled contrast and consistent wedge-serifs suggest a focus on steady text color and dependable performance in editorial layouts, while still offering enough personality for titling.
In longer lines the tight proportions create a dense, columnar color that suits structured layouts. The wedge-like serifs and tapered stroke endings are consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, helping the font maintain a unified, engraved-like crispness at display-to-text sizes.