Serif Normal Yaked 10 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, literary fiction, editorial, essays, classic, literary, refined, formal, readability, tradition, elegance, editorial voice, classical tone, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, bookish, transitional.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and softly bracketed serifs. The forms show calligraphic influence: curved strokes swell and taper, joins are smooth, and terminals often finish in subtle teardrop or wedge-like endings. Proportions are traditional and moderately narrow in many capitals, while round letters remain generous, creating a steady text rhythm. The lowercase features a two-storey “g” and “a”, a compact, slightly angled “e”, and a “t” with a crisp, modest crossbar; figures are lining with clear contrast and open counters.
Well-suited to book typography, magazine articles, and other editorial settings where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also performs nicely for chapter titles, pull quotes, and formal printed materials that benefit from a cultured, established typographic feel.
The overall tone is classical and literary, suggesting authority and care without feeling ornate. Its high-contrast texture reads as polished and elevated, with a quiet, bookish formality suited to long-established editorial conventions.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that balances readability with a distinctly refined, high-contrast presence. It prioritizes classical proportions and calligraphic detailing to convey credibility and elegance in continuous reading.
In the sample text, the font maintains an even, vertical color with clear word shapes, while the contrast and fine hairlines introduce a distinctly elegant sparkle at larger sizes. Curved letters (C, G, O, Q) show smooth, controlled modulation, and the punctuation blends unobtrusively with the text.