Serif Normal Yanin 7 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, body copy, longform, academic, classic, literary, refined, formal, trustworthy, readability, tradition, versatility, formality, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, open, balanced.
This serif features gently bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a crisp, clean drawing that keeps counters open and forms well spaced. Proportions lean slightly narrow with a steady rhythm and clear vertical stress, while terminals are neatly finished rather than overly ornate. Uppercase shapes are dignified and evenly proportioned; lowercase maintains a straightforward text rhythm with a two-storey “a” and “g” and compact, readable joins. Numerals appear traditional and text-friendly, matching the serif detailing and overall restraint.
Well suited to extended reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture and comfortable spacing support legibility. It also fits institutional or academic materials, reports, and formal communications that benefit from a traditional, credible typographic tone.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a composed, editorial feel that reads as dependable and cultivated. It conveys a quiet formality suited to traditional communication, avoiding overt display mannerisms while still feeling refined.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif: restrained, balanced, and optimized for continuous reading with classic proportions and familiar letterforms. Its goal seems to be dependable versatility—providing an established serif color for editorial and literary settings without drawing attention away from the content.
Curves and diagonals are handled with consistent tension, giving a smooth, slightly calligraphic warmth without becoming soft or rounded. Spacing appears comfortable in running text, and the punctuation and capitals sit with a conventional, established typographic voice.