Serif Normal Yanuh 5 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, headlines, literary branding, literary, refined, classical, formal, readability, editorial tone, classic formality, elegant display, bracketed serifs, open counters, sharp terminals, calligraphic.
A crisp serif text face with bracketed serifs, relatively open counters, and a clear, steady rhythm. Strokes show moderate contrast with tapered joins and pointed, slightly calligraphic terminals, especially visible in the diagonals and curved letters. The capitals are roomy and balanced, with broad curves (C, G, O) and confident diagonals (V, W, X) that keep their clarity at larger sizes. Lowercase forms read traditionally with a two-storey a and g, a narrow, right-leaning ear on g, and a clean, compact e; ascenders are prominent and the overall spacing feels generous without becoming loose. Numerals are oldstyle-leaning in feel with varied silhouettes and smooth curves, maintaining the same serif logic and stroke modulation as the letters.
It is well suited to long-form reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts where a conventional serif voice and clear structure are desired. It can also serve effectively for headlines, subheads, and refined branding where a classic, cultured impression is needed without heavy ornamentation.
The font conveys a bookish, cultivated tone—measured and authoritative rather than flashy. Its sharp yet controlled detailing gives it a slightly traditional, scholarly voice suitable for sober, content-forward typography.
The design appears intended as a contemporary, conventional serif for reading and editorial typography, combining traditional letterforms with crisp detailing and a slightly expansive, stately presence for comfortable, composed text and elegant display lines.
In the text sample, the face holds together well at display sizes, with elegant word shapes and a calm baseline. Curves and bowls are drawn with a refined smoothness, while the more angular letters keep a subtle sharpness that adds definition to headings and pull quotes.