Serif Normal Yiba 13 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, reports, branding, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, versatility, editorial tone, typographic neutrality, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, bookish, crisp.
A conventional serif with finely bracketed serifs and moderate stroke modulation that reads clearly at text sizes. The capitals are wide and stately with smooth curves and tapered terminals, while the lowercase shows a steady rhythm, open counters, and fairly compact joins. Serifs are sharp but not brittle, and the overall drawing favors clean, balanced proportions over overt personality. Figures appear lining with clear differentiation and restrained detailing, matching the text-forward construction of the letters.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine or newspaper-style layouts where a steady, familiar serif texture is desirable. It can also support formal collateral—reports, programs, invitations, and institutional branding—especially when a classic tone is preferred over a display-forward look.
The tone is traditional and composed, evoking familiar book typography and editorial restraint. It feels trustworthy and literary rather than trendy, with a calm rhythm that supports sustained reading. Overall, it conveys quiet refinement and formality without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended as a dependable text serif: conservative in structure, comfortable in paragraphs, and visually polished. Its moderate contrast and controlled detailing suggest an aim for clarity and typographic neutrality while retaining a traditional serif voice.
The italic is not shown, but the roman includes subtle calligraphic influence in the way strokes taper into serifs and terminals. Uppercase forms (notably the round letters) emphasize smooth, even curves, and the lowercase maintains a consistent texture with minimal eccentricities.