Serif Flared Yaji 7 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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This serif design features slender strokes with moderate contrast and subtly tapered, flared terminals that read as softly bracketed serifs rather than blunt slabs. Curves are smoothly drawn with open, rounded counters, while verticals stay crisp and straight, giving the face a calm, controlled rhythm. Proportions are on the condensed side with relatively tall capitals and a comparatively short x-height, producing generous ascender/descender presence and an elegant vertical emphasis. Numerals follow the same restrained, classical construction, with rounded forms and thin joins that keep the texture light and even in continuous text.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a lighter text color and classical rhythm are desired. It can also perform nicely for refined headlines, literary titles, and formal stationery or invitations, especially where a subtle calligraphic finish adds character without dominating the layout.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking book typography and established editorial design. Its fine detailing and tapered endings add a gentle, literary sophistication without feeling overly ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif voice with a lighter, more delicate texture, using gentle flaring and restrained contrast to add elegance while keeping the overall impression clean and contemporary enough for modern editorial use.
The flaring at stroke ends is most noticeable on stems and terminals in letters like E, F, L, and T, where the endings widen slightly to soften the finish. Round letters such as C, O, and Q maintain clean, spacious interior shapes, helping readability despite the slender build.