Serif Normal Yigi 12 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classical, classic text, editorial tone, elegant reading, premium feel, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, crisp, delicate.
This typeface is a refined serif with delicate, hairline bracketed serifs and pronounced thick–thin contrast. Curves are smooth and carefully modulated, while verticals remain crisp, giving the letterforms a polished, formal rhythm. Uppercase proportions feel balanced and slightly stately, and the lowercase shows traditional construction with clear terminals and a measured, readable spacing in text. Figures appear lining with similarly high-contrast strokes, maintaining a consistent, bookish texture across letters and numerals.
Well-suited for book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine text where a classical serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for refined headlines, pull quotes, and literary titling, and can support formal printed materials such as invitations and programs when set with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is classic and cultured, with an elegant, editorial character that reads as traditional rather than decorative. Its light, high-contrast drawing lends a sense of sophistication and restraint, suited to content that benefits from a premium, literary voice.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, high-contrast serif voice optimized for elegant reading and traditional publishing aesthetics, balancing formal capitals with a text-friendly lowercase for composed, authoritative typography.
The design maintains a consistent serif language across capitals and lowercase, with clean joins and controlled curves that keep larger sizes graceful while preserving an even typographic color in continuous reading. The high contrast and fine details suggest it will look best where rendering is sharp and reproduction quality is good.