Serif Normal Yaran 9 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, longform, branding, refined, literary, classic, formal, calm, readability, tradition, elegance, editorial tone, bracketed, crisp, tapered, high-waisted, open counters.
This serif presents a crisp, bookish skeleton with gently bracketed serifs and smooth, tapered stroke endings. Round characters stay fairly open and clean, while verticals carry most of the visual weight, creating a steady text rhythm. The capitals feel stately and restrained, with moderate width and clear, traditional proportions; the lowercase shows a conventional structure with a two-storey “a” and “g,” a modestly sized x-height, and tidy joins. Numerals are proportioned for text, with clear differentiation and subtle curvature that matches the letterforms.
Well-suited to body text in books, essays, and magazine layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. It also works for formal invitations, institutional communications, and refined brand systems when set with generous leading and thoughtful spacing.
Overall it reads as refined and literary, with an understated formality that suggests traditional publishing and editorial typography. The contrast and detailing add a quiet elegance without becoming showy, keeping the tone composed and trustworthy.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional text serif with a polished finish—aimed at comfortable reading and a familiar, authoritative typographic color rather than display eccentricity.
The punctuation and ampersand shown in the sample text keep the same restrained, classic treatment, and the letterspacing in text sizes appears comfortable and even. Curves are smooth and controlled, and the serifs stay consistent across caps and lowercase, reinforcing a cohesive, conventional voice.