Serif Normal Yabun 7 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, headlines, invitations, literary, refined, classic, formal, readability, editorial tone, classic elegance, quiet authority, typographic polish, bracketed, calligraphic, delicate, crisp, transitional.
A delicate serif with smooth, bracketed terminals and a calm, even rhythm. Strokes show gentle modulation rather than sharp hairlines, with subtly flared joins and softly tapered ends that keep the letterforms crisp without feeling brittle. Proportions are traditional and text-oriented: capitals are stately and open, lowercase counters are generous, and the overall spacing reads airy and composed. Numerals follow the same refined treatment, with elegant curves and restrained detailing that stays consistent with the text face.
Well-suited for book interiors, essays, and magazine typography where a refined serif is needed at text sizes. It also performs convincingly in display settings—chapter titles, pull quotes, and elegant invitations—where the delicate serifs and measured contrast can add a classic, formal finish.
The font conveys a poised, bookish tone—quietly luxurious rather than loud. Its restrained contrast and softly finished serifs suggest careful craft and an editorial sensibility suited to long-form reading with a touch of sophistication.
The design appears intended as a versatile, conventional serif for comfortable reading, with just enough calligraphic influence in terminals and modulation to add personality and polish. It prioritizes clarity and continuity across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals while maintaining an understated, premium feel.
Several glyphs introduce gentle calligraphic cues (notably in curved terminals and the italic-like sweep of some lowercase forms) while remaining firmly upright and conventional in structure. The design keeps ornament minimal, relying on proportion and terminal shape to provide character.