Serif Normal Yiba 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, long-form, branding, classic, literary, refined, formal, text reading, print tradition, timelessness, readability, editorial tone, bracketed, calligraphic, open counters, long extenders, oldstyle figures.
A refined serif with bracketed serifs, tapered terminals, and a gently calligraphic stroke flow. The letterforms show moderate contrast and a calm, even rhythm, with open counters and carefully shaped bowls. Capitals are stately and well-proportioned, while the lowercase features long, elegant ascenders and descenders that add vertical grace. The numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and a slightly organic, text-oriented feel.
Well-suited to book typography and long-form reading where a traditional serif texture is desired. It also fits editorial layouts, magazine features, and cultural or institutional branding that benefits from a polished, heritage-leaning tone.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting traditional print craft and measured sophistication. Its quiet elegance reads as authoritative without feeling overly ornate, supporting a composed, editorial voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and a balanced page color, while adding a subtle, classical elegance through bracketed serifs, open apertures, and gently modulated strokes.
Round forms like C, O, and G are smoothly drawn with subtle modulation, and diagonals (V, W, Y) keep sharpness without becoming brittle. The italic is not shown; the presented style relies on nuanced serif shaping and terminal details for character rather than overt flourish.