Serif Normal Yaben 4 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, academic, classic, literary, refined, traditional, formal, text reading, classic voice, editorial clarity, bookish tone, bracketed, sharp serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, crisp.
A traditional serif with crisp, sharply finished terminals and subtly bracketed serifs. Strokes show a moderate contrast with a clear calligraphic influence in the way curves thicken and thin, while overall spacing stays balanced and readable. Proportions lean slightly condensed in the lowercase, with a noticeably modest x-height and tall ascenders that give the text an elegant vertical rhythm. The uppercase forms are steady and open, and the numerals read like oldstyle figures with varying heights and gentle curves that blend naturally into running text.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also serve for headings and pull quotes when you want a classic, cultivated feel, especially paired with generous leading.
The overall tone is classic and literary, evoking book typography and editorial tradition rather than contemporary minimalism. Its sharp serifs and composed rhythm feel polished and slightly formal, suited to content that benefits from an established, trustworthy voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar, established typographic voice. Its moderated contrast, controlled detailing, and oldstyle-style numerals suggest a focus on comfortable continuous reading with a refined finish.
In the sample text, the design maintains a consistent color across lines, with clear word shapes and well-defined counters at text sizes. Pointed joins and tapered strokes add bite to diagonals and terminals (notably in letters like V/W/X), while round letters keep a smooth, controlled curve.