Serif Normal Yanah 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, book design, magazines, editorial, branding, literary, refined, classic, formal, readability, classic tone, editorial utility, typographic neutrality, print polish, bracketed, calligraphic, sharp, crisp, open.
A crisp serif with bracketed serifs, tapered terminals, and a gently calligraphic stroke flow. Curves are smooth and open, with round forms like O and Q reading cleanly, and joins staying controlled rather than overly soft. The lowercase shows moderate extenders and clear differentiation between similar shapes (notably i/l and c/e), while figures appear lining and proportional, matching the text rhythm. Overall spacing feels measured, creating an even color suitable for continuous reading as well as display-sized settings.
Well-suited to long-form body text in books, essays, and print editorial where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also performs effectively for magazine headlines, section heads, and refined branding systems that benefit from a classic, trustworthy typographic foundation.
The tone is composed and bookish, with a refined, slightly classical presence. Its sharp serifs and restrained contrast suggest tradition and credibility, while the open counters keep it from feeling heavy or overly ornate. It reads as polished and editorial rather than decorative.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif optimized for clarity and steady rhythm, balancing crisp serifs and modest contrast with open counters for comfortable reading. It aims to deliver a familiar, authoritative typographic voice that scales from paragraph work to restrained display use.
Uppercase proportions lean elegant and steady, with a stately presence in letters like M, N, and W, and a Q with a clean, unobtrusive tail. The italic is not shown; the sample demonstrates the roman’s ability to hold long lines without looking rigid. Numerals integrate well with the letterforms and maintain a consistent, dignified texture.