Serif Normal Yagiv 12 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, longform, branding, literary, refined, formal, classic, readability, editorial polish, classic tone, page rhythm, typographic refinement, bracketed, transitional, crisp, bookish, calligraphic.
This serif typeface shows crisp, high-contrast construction with thin hairlines and stronger vertical stems, plus finely bracketed serifs that taper to sharp terminals. Proportions lean traditional and text-oriented, with a steady rhythm and moderate spacing that keeps paragraphs open without feeling loose. The curves are clean and controlled, with a slightly calligraphic flow in letters like the italicless roman forms’ S and Q, while numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, dignified structure.
It is well suited to book typography, magazine layouts, and other editorial contexts where a classic serif texture is desirable. The contrast and crisp detailing also work nicely for pull quotes, section heads, and restrained brand applications that want a traditional, premium feel.
The overall tone is refined and literary, conveying a classic, editorial sensibility rather than a loud display attitude. Its delicate hairlines and poised serifs suggest formality and care, making it feel suited to polished, considered typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif with elevated refinement—balancing familiar book-face proportions with sharper, high-contrast detailing for a more polished page color. Its consistent capitals, disciplined curves, and careful serif treatment point to an aim of dependable text performance with an editorial finish.
The sample text reveals good line-to-line consistency and a calm texture at reading sizes, while the high contrast gives headlines a more elegant sparkle. Distinctive details such as the Q tail and the sharp, tapered serifs add character without breaking the conventional text-seriffed voice.