Serif Normal Yabov 3 is a very light, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literary, invitations, classic, refined, formal, airy, editorial tone, classical reading, elegant headings, formal print, bracketed, transitional, sharp, crisp, elegant.
A delicate, wide-proportioned serif with crisp hairlines and slightly heavier main strokes that create a clean, medium-contrast rhythm. Serifs are bracketed and fine, with tapered terminals that keep the texture light and open in running text. Uppercase forms are broad and calmly proportioned, while the lowercase shows a traditional text-face structure with a two-storey “g,” a double-storey “a,” and a long, gently curved “f.” Numerals appear lining and similarly airy, with ample interior space and restrained detailing.
Well suited to book and editorial typography where a refined, traditional voice is desired, especially for headings, pull quotes, and elegant text settings. It can also serve formal print pieces such as programs, invitations, and brand collateral that benefit from an understated classical serif.
The overall tone is classic and cultivated, leaning toward editorial sophistication rather than display exuberance. Its lightness and breadth give it a poised, airy presence that reads as formal and literary.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, high-literary serif texture with an unusually open, wide footprint, balancing elegance with readability through restrained contrast and carefully shaped bracketed serifs.
Curves are smooth and generous, producing round counters and a relaxed horizontal feel, while joins and serifs remain sharp enough to keep edges crisp. The wide stance and fine detailing suggest it will look best when given comfortable size and leading.