Serif Normal Yabun 4 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, longform, reports, classic, bookish, refined, formal, literary, readability, tradition, versatility, authority, bracketed, oldstyle, transitional, calligraphic, crisp.
A conventional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and gently modulated strokes that stay relatively even through curves and joins. Capitals are stately and open, with a wide, round O and a crisp, angled leg on R; the Q uses a restrained tail that tucks neatly into the form. Lowercase shows a double-storey a and g, a slightly diagonal crossbar on e, and a narrow, elegant f with a modest hook, giving the text a traditional rhythm. Overall spacing reads comfortable and steady, with clear counters and a clean, print-oriented finish.
Well suited to book typography, magazines, and editorial layouts where consistent text color and familiar serif structure support long reading. It also fits formal communications like reports, academic material, and print-forward branding that needs a dependable, traditional voice.
The font conveys a composed, literary tone—traditional without feeling heavy. Its forms suggest editorial seriousness and a quiet refinement, suitable for content that benefits from authority and restraint rather than overt personality.
The design intention reads as a general-purpose text serif aimed at comfortable readability and conventional elegance. It prioritizes stable proportions, clear counters, and a restrained serif treatment to perform reliably in continuous reading and formal settings.
Figures appear lining with classic proportions, including a curved-tail 2 and open-top 4, keeping numerals consistent with the text color. The sample text shows smooth word shapes and stable line texture, with punctuation and apostrophes that feel crisp and unobtrusive.