Serif Normal Yiwo 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, longform, branding, literary, refined, traditional, calm, formal, text reading, classical tone, editorial utility, timelessness, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, open counters, flared terminals.
A classic serif text face with bracketed serifs, gently modulated strokes, and a calm, bookish rhythm. The letterforms show soft, calligraphic shaping: diagonals and joins feel slightly tapered, curves are generously drawn, and terminals often flare subtly rather than ending bluntly. Capitals are stately and well-proportioned, with a wide, rounded O and a Q featuring a sweeping tail. Lowercase forms are compact and tidy, with open apertures and clearly differentiated shapes; numerals are proportional and harmonize with the text color rather than standing out as rigid lining figures.
Well-suited to continuous reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where an even text color and traditional serif voice are desirable. It can also support institutional or cultural branding, invitations, and headings that benefit from a measured, classic presence without high-drama contrast.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, evoking printed pages, editorial typography, and classical formality. It reads as composed and trustworthy, with enough warmth in the curves and serifs to avoid feeling clinical.
The design appears aimed at a conventional, highly readable serif for comfortable paragraph typography, balancing classical proportions with soft, contemporary restraint for dependable use in print-like and editorial contexts.
Contrast is present but restrained, giving the face a steady texture in paragraphs. The proportions and serif treatment help maintain clarity in mixed-case settings, while the rounded bowls and soft joins contribute to an even, continuous reading flow.