Serif Normal Yaran 8 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, literary, refined, formal, readability, versatility, tradition, professionalism, transitional, bracketed, crisp, balanced, bookish.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, tapered terminals, and a measured, even rhythm. Strokes show moderate modulation with smooth transitions into stems, giving counters a clear, open feel in both uppercase and lowercase. Proportions are balanced and text-oriented: capitals are stately without becoming narrow, while the lowercase maintains steady widths and calm spacing. The numerals follow the same restrained logic, with clear forms and gently shaped curves that sit comfortably alongside text.
Well suited to long-form reading in books, journals, and magazine articles where a classic serif texture is desired. It also works for reports, academic material, and other professional documents that benefit from a conservative, established typographic tone.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, with a quietly polished, literary character. It reads as dependable and familiar, leaning toward an editorial voice rather than display theatrics.
The design appears intended as a versatile, text-first serif that emphasizes familiarity, readability, and balanced proportions, offering understated elegance for continuous reading and conventional publishing layouts.
The sample text demonstrates stable color and consistent word shapes at reading sizes, with subtle detailing in curves and joins that adds refinement without calling attention to itself. Uppercase forms look dignified and well-suited to titling, while the lowercase maintains clarity and continuity in long lines.