Serif Normal Yiru 1 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, formal, classic, reading comfort, editorial tone, classic refinement, light elegance, hairline serifs, crisp, airy, calligraphic, transitional.
A delicate, high-contrast serif with hairline finishing and a clean, upright stance. Strokes alternate between thin horizontals and stronger verticals, producing a crisp, airy color on the page. Serifs are fine and neatly bracketed, with tapered terminals and subtle flare that gives curves a gently calligraphic feel. Proportions are balanced and text-oriented, with moderate capitals and a steady rhythm that remains smooth in continuous reading.
Well-suited to book typography, essays, and magazine layouts where a light, elegant serif can carry long-form reading comfortably. It also works nicely for refined branding, cultural materials, and formal stationery when set at generous sizes and with adequate line spacing.
The overall tone is refined and literary, combining a composed, traditional presence with a light, polished sparkle. It reads as formal without feeling heavy, lending an editorial, bookish character to both headlines and longer passages.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic reading serif with a lighter, more graceful texture than typical text faces, emphasizing contrast, precision, and a polished editorial voice.
Curves and joins are handled with restraint, and the numerals follow the same high-contrast logic with a slightly classical, set-like feel. The sample text shows consistent spacing and a calm baseline, helping long lines feel orderly and clear.