Serif Normal Yamis 9 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, academic, classic, literary, refined, scholarly, readability, tradition, versatility, text setting, bracketed, tapered, crisp, open apertures, oldstyle figures.
This serif typeface shows bracketed, gently tapered serifs and smooth, low-contrast stroke modulation. Capitals are well-proportioned and calm, with rounded bowls (C, O) and a balanced, moderately wide stance, while the lowercase maintains clear counters and open apertures for readability. Details like the two-storey “a,” a compact-shouldered “r,” a flowing “f,” and a traditional “Q” with an external tail reinforce a conventional text-serif construction. The numerals appear oldstyle with ascenders and descenders, adding a bookish rhythm in running text.
It is well suited to long-form reading in books, essays, reports, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice and stable paragraph color are desirable. It also works effectively for headings, pull quotes, and title pages when a classic, understated tone is needed.
The overall tone is traditional and measured, evoking printed books, academic publishing, and established editorial design. Its restrained detailing and steady rhythm feel trustworthy and formal without becoming ornate.
The design intention appears to be a conventional, highly readable text serif that prioritizes clarity and typographic tradition. The inclusion of oldstyle figures suggests an emphasis on literary and editorial settings where numeric texture should blend smoothly with lowercase text.
The serif treatment is consistent across the set, with subtle, sculpted terminals that stay crisp at display sizes while remaining unobtrusive in paragraphs. The sample text shows even color and a comfortable reading texture, with punctuation and spacing that support continuous text flow.