Serif Normal Yamal 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, elegance, publishing, bracketed, hairline, calligraphic, oldstyle.
This serif typeface shows a restrained, bookish construction with clearly bracketed serifs and pronounced stroke modulation. Hairline horizontals and thin entry/exit strokes contrast with sturdier verticals, giving the letters a crisp, engraved rhythm without feeling brittle. Proportions are slightly narrow with compact lowercase and modest extenders; rounds are smoothly drawn and counters stay open at text sizes. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with elegant curves and a traditional, proportional feel.
Well suited to long-form editorial typography such as books, essays, and magazine features where a classic serif texture is desired. It can also support refined front matter, pull quotes, and formal print pieces like programs or invitations, especially when paired with generous leading and margins.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, with a quiet authority associated with established publishing. Its refined contrast and tapered detailing lend a sense of ceremony and polish, while the steady rhythm keeps it suitable for sustained reading.
The design appears intended to provide a conventional, highly readable serif for continuous text while adding a touch of elegance through strong contrast, bracketed serifs, and carefully tapered terminals. It prioritizes a familiar, historically grounded rhythm that reads as authoritative and polished in print-like layouts.
Capitals are balanced and classical, with a measured presence rather than display theatrics. The lowercase includes distinctive, oldstyle-flavored forms (notably a double-storey “g” and a tapered “y” descender), reinforcing a traditional text voice.