Serif Normal Yiba 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, books, magazines, editorial, longform, classic, literary, refined, formal, readability, tradition, editorial tone, timelessness, text setting, bracketed, crisp, open counters, calligraphic, oldstyle figures.
A classical serif with bracketed wedge-like serifs, gently tapered stems, and a measured, bookish rhythm. Curves are clean and open, with moderate modulation that reads clearly at text sizes while still showing a traditional pen-informed character. Capitals are elegant and slightly narrow in feel, with a pointed, high apex on A and a flowing Q tail that sweeps outward. Lowercase forms are compact and steady, with rounded bowls, sturdy verticals, and modest ascenders/descenders; terminals lean toward subtle teardrop and wedge finishes rather than blunt cuts. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varied heights and descenders that integrate naturally into running text.
Well suited for long-form reading in books, essays, and magazine layouts where a familiar serif texture and comfortable letterforms are desired. It can also serve effectively for headings, pull quotes, and formal communications when paired with generous leading and careful tracking.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking printed books and editorial typography. It feels calm and authoritative, with a refined, literary presence rather than a loud display personality.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, conventional reading face with subtle classical detailing—prioritizing clarity, even color on the page, and a timeless, editorial character.
Stroke endings and joins stay consistent across the set, giving the design a cohesive, well-tempered texture. The italic is not shown; all samples presented are upright, with punctuation and spacing that support continuous reading.