Serif Normal Yaruh 2 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, publishing, long-form reading, refined, literary, classic, polished, calm, readability, editorial tone, traditional text, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, open counters, tapered terminals.
This typeface presents a classic serif construction with gently bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and softly tapered terminals. The letterforms feel open and breathable, with generous counters and a steady rhythm that supports continuous reading. Uppercase shapes are formal and measured, while the lowercase shows a slightly more written character, including rounded joins and subtle entry/exit strokes. Numerals and punctuation share the same restrained contrast and crisp serif treatment, keeping the overall color even on the page.
It is well-suited to body copy in books, magazines, and other editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice and comfortable reading rhythm are priorities. It can also serve effectively for institutional or cultural communications—programs, essays, and reports—where a polished, literary tone is beneficial.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, evoking book typography and editorial refinement rather than display eccentricity. Its calm, composed shapes and understated detailing suggest a trustworthy, established voice—appropriate for content meant to feel considered and authoritative.
The design intent appears to be a conventional, highly readable text serif that balances traditional proportions with a slightly lively, calligraphic softness. It aims for an even typographic color and dependable legibility while retaining enough detail in terminals and serifs to feel crafted rather than purely mechanical.
Curves are smoothly drawn and the serif transitions are gradual, avoiding sharp, abrupt breaks. Bowls and rounds (such as in C, G, O, and e) maintain consistent stress and balance, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) retain a clean, controlled sharpness that doesn’t overpower the text color. The sample paragraph shows clear differentiation between similar forms and stable spacing that reads comfortably at text sizes.