Serif Normal Yimy 2 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book titles, fashion, invitations, display text, elegant, literary, refined, classical, airy, refinement, editorial clarity, classic tone, luxury feel, hairline, delicate, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional.
This serif features extremely thin hairlines paired with sturdier vertical stems, producing a crisp, high-contrast texture. Serifs are fine and bracketed, with gently tapered terminals and a subtly calligraphic stroke modulation that reads as controlled rather than ornate. Uppercase forms are stately and open, while the lowercase shows a compact x-height and generous ascenders, giving text a poised, slightly formal rhythm. Numerals appear similarly delicate, with smooth curves and light finishing details that match the overall refinement.
Well-suited to editorial headlines, book and magazine typography, and other settings where a refined serif voice is desired. It works especially well for titles, pull quotes, and upscale branding or invitations where the crisp contrast can be appreciated, and where generous sizing helps preserve the hairline detail.
The overall tone is cultivated and classic, with a quiet sense of luxury. Its lightness and sharp contrast lend an editorial, high-end feel, suggesting seriousness and polish rather than casual friendliness.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, polished take on a conventional serif for sophisticated reading and display contexts, emphasizing contrast, grace, and a bright, elegant texture on the page.
In the text sample, the thin horizontals and joins create a bright page color and pronounced letterform sparkle, especially around curved letters like C, G, O, and Q. At smaller sizes or in low-contrast printing, the finest strokes may visually soften, so it reads best when given sufficient size and reproduction quality.