Serif Normal Yaban 10 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, literary titles, reports, classic, formal, literary, refined, readability, traditional tone, editorial utility, classic polish, bracketed, hairline, calligraphic, crisp, open counters.
This serif has finely drawn, bracketed serifs and a crisp, gently calligraphic stroke modulation. The capitals are elegant and spacious, with restrained terminals and smooth curves (notably in C, G, and S), while diagonals remain clean and steady in letters like V, W, and X. Lowercase forms show open counters and a traditional rhythm; the a is double-storey, the e has a light horizontal bar, and the g is double-storey with a distinct ear, all contributing to a conventional book-face texture. Figures are proportional with graceful curves and modest contrast, matching the text tone rather than calling attention to themselves.
It is well suited to extended reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. The refined capitals also support title work, pull quotes, and formal printed materials that benefit from a traditional, polished tone.
The overall tone reads established and literary, with a quiet formality suited to traditional typography. Its lightness and refined detailing convey sophistication without feeling ornate or theatrical.
The font appears intended as a conventional, highly readable text serif with a timeless, publication-oriented character. Its restrained contrast and bracketed serifs aim to deliver comfortable long-form rhythm while preserving an elegant, classic impression.
The design relies on subtle curves and tapered joins rather than heavy serif weight, producing a clean page color in longer passages. The shapes feel balanced and moderately generous in spacing, giving words a composed, readable cadence in the sample text.