Serif Flared Yane 9 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, essays, reports, classic, literary, refined, warm, traditional, text reading, editorial tone, classic revival, humanist warmth, oldstyle, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, bookish.
This serif typeface shows an oldstyle, calligraphic construction with gently flared stroke endings and softly bracketed serifs. Strokes are smooth and relatively even, with subtle modulation and rounded transitions that keep the texture calm in continuous text. Proportions are moderately compact with open counters, a two-storey “a,” and a serifed “g,” while capitals carry a restrained, traditional presence rather than sharp, high-contrast display behavior. Numerals follow the same understated rhythm, with clear, classic shapes and modest terminals.
It works well for book-length text, editorial layouts, and magazine or journal typography where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also support formal reports and institutional communications that benefit from a calm, established typographic tone, while remaining readable in longer paragraphs.
The overall tone is classic and literary, with a warm, composed voice suited to traditional reading environments. Its flared endings and gentle curves lend a human, crafted feel without calling attention to themselves, giving text an established, trustworthy character.
The design intention appears to be a contemporary, dependable text serif with oldstyle roots—prioritizing comfortable paragraph rhythm and a humanist warmth through subtle flaring and soft serif transitions.
In the sample paragraph the letterforms maintain a steady, even color and comfortable spacing, suggesting it is optimized for sustained reading. Curved letters like C, G, and S show smooth, rounded handling, while diagonals (V, W, X) remain crisp but not aggressive, reinforcing an understated, editorial texture.