Serif Normal Yaben 8 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, body text, essays, longform, classic, bookish, formal, literary, refined, readability, tradition, text tone, print realism, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, tapered, sharp serifs.
A conventional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and gently tapered strokes that create a crisp, lively texture. The capitals are proportioned and slightly narrow, with pointed terminals on letters like C, E, and S, while round forms (O, Q) stay smooth and open. Lowercase shows an oldstyle lean in construction: a two-storey a, a looped g, a curved ear on r, and a small, crisp t with a modest crossbar. Numerals are text-friendly in feel, with noticeable stroke modulation and angled terminals that match the letterforms.
Well-suited for book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif color and readable paragraph rhythm are important. It can also serve for formal documents and headings when a traditional, print-native voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, suggesting printed-page familiarity rather than display eccentricity. Sharp, slightly calligraphic terminals add a touch of formality and editorial authority without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended as a dependable, page-oriented serif that balances classic proportions with crisp, tapered finishing details to maintain clarity and character in continuous text.
Spacing appears even and comfortable in paragraph settings, producing a steady rhythm with clear word shapes. The design emphasizes pointed, knife-like finishing strokes and compact details (notably on s, z, and 2/3), which gives the face a subtly brisk, energetic character at larger sizes.