Serif Flared Yata 2 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, magazines, branding, packaging, elegant, contemporary, refined, calm, literary, editorial tone, premium feel, readable contrast, modern classic, high contrast, flared terminals, crisp, airy, open counters.
A delicate serif with high contrast between thin hairlines and sturdier main strokes, paired with subtly flared terminals that soften the joins and stroke endings. Serifs read as fine, sharp wedges rather than heavy blocks, and curves are smoothly drawn with open, rounded bowls and generous apertures. Proportions feel classical and well-balanced, with a relatively restrained x-height, long ascenders, and tidy, slightly narrow lowercase that maintains clear rhythm in text. Numerals and capitals keep the same refined contrast, giving the overall texture a light, bright color on the page.
This style performs best in editorial typography—magazines, book interiors, and long-form reading—where its refined contrast and open counters keep paragraphs feeling light and articulate. It also suits brand identities, packaging, and headings that need a premium, cultured voice without heavy ornamentation.
The overall tone is polished and quietly sophisticated, leaning toward editorial elegance rather than loud display. Its crisp detailing and airy spacing convey a modern, cultivated feel that suits premium and literary contexts.
The design appears intended to blend classical serif structure with contemporary restraint, using pronounced contrast and flared terminals to create sophistication while preserving clarity at text sizes. Its consistent rhythm and measured details suggest an emphasis on readability and an elegant typographic color.
Diagonal forms (notably in V/W/X/Y) are slender and sharp, while round characters (O/Q/C/G) stay smooth and open, creating a pleasant interplay of straight precision and curved softness. The flared stroke endings add a subtle calligraphic warmth without becoming ornamental.