Serif Normal Yalul 2 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary fiction, essays, elegant, literary, classical, refined, airy, text reading, editorial tone, classic refinement, typographic polish, literary voice, bracketed serifs, hairline serifs, scotch roman, transitional, crisp.
A delicate text serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, finely bracketed serifs. The overall color is light and open, with vertical stress and carefully tapered terminals that keep counters generous. Proportions are fairly traditional, with moderate cap height and a normal x-height; round letters stay smooth and controlled while diagonals remain sharp and clean. Spacing appears even and composed, supporting a steady reading rhythm at text sizes.
Well suited to editorial and book typography where a light, high-contrast serif can add refinement without clutter. It can work effectively for magazine features, long-form articles, and literary layouts, and it also lends itself to elegant display use such as section heads, pull quotes, and titling when set with comfortable spacing.
The font conveys a poised, editorial elegance—quietly formal rather than showy. Its refined contrast and restrained details suggest a bookish, cultivated tone suited to classic typography and long-form reading. Overall it feels timeless and polished, with a slightly airy sophistication.
Likely designed to provide a conventional, highly readable text serif with a more delicate, upscale finish. The intention appears to balance classical proportions with crisp contrast and tidy serifs to achieve an editorial look that stays calm and legible in extended reading.
The italics are not shown; in roman, the numerals and capitals maintain the same high-contrast logic as the lowercase, giving a consistent, premium feel across mixed content. Curved forms and joins are kept smooth, while serifs remain sharp enough to add definition without heaviness.