Serif Normal Yiko 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, academic, reports, classic, literary, refined, calm, readability, tradition, text setting, editorial tone, formal utility, bracketed, crisp, open, elegant, bookish.
A conventional serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and gently modulated strokes. The letterforms show open counters and a steady, readable rhythm, with slightly narrowed proportions in many capitals and rounded curves that stay smooth rather than calligraphically irregular. Terminals are clean and understated, giving the design a crisp, print-oriented texture; numerals follow the same restrained, old-style-influenced tone and sit comfortably with the text.
Well suited for book interiors, essays, magazines, and other long-form reading where a familiar serif texture supports comfort and continuity. It also fits academic and professional documents, reports, and formal correspondence that benefit from a traditional, dependable typographic voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting editorial polish rather than display exuberance. It feels measured and trustworthy, with a quiet refinement suited to serious reading and institutional communication.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif that balances traditional proportions with clean detailing for dependable readability. Its controlled contrast and restrained shaping aim to produce an even typographic color across paragraphs without drawing attention to itself.
In text, the spacing reads even and composed, and the serifs help maintain a clear baseline and word-shape recognition. The design avoids exaggerated ball terminals or heavy ornament, keeping emphasis on clarity and tradition.