Serif Normal Yili 2 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, branding, refined, literary, classical, calm, formal, reading comfort, editorial polish, classic tone, elegant utility, bracketed, hairline, transitional, delicate, crisp.
A delicate text serif with thin hairlines, tapered strokes, and small bracketed serifs that stay crisp at larger sizes. The overall color is light and even, with restrained contrast and clean curves that avoid excessive ornament. Uppercase proportions feel classic and well-balanced, while the lowercase shows gentle modulation and open counters; the italic is not shown. Numerals follow the same understated, bookish rhythm, with slender forms and modest terminals that keep the set cohesive.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial typography, especially where a refined, airy page color is desired. It can also support elegant headlines, pull quotes, and brand collateral that benefit from a classic serif voice without heavy contrast or sharp, aggressive details.
The font conveys a quiet, cultivated tone—measured and traditional rather than expressive or quirky. Its light touch and controlled detailing suggest formality and careful editorial polish, suited to reading-focused, high-end contexts.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif with an elevated, contemporary finish—prioritizing a smooth text rhythm and understated sophistication over display-driven eccentricity.
Rhythm and spacing appear steady in the text sample, giving lines a smooth, continuous flow without drawing attention to individual letters. The design relies on subtle stroke taper and refined serifs for character, keeping joins and terminals consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures.