Serif Normal Yidu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literature, invitations, classic, literary, formal, refined, text readability, classic tone, editorial polish, display accent, bracketed, hairline, high-contrast, ball terminals, oldstyle numerals.
A high-contrast serif with sharp hairlines, firmer vertical stems, and bracketed wedge-like serifs that keep the joins crisp without feeling blunt. Uppercase forms are stately and slightly narrow in color, with elegant transitions and occasional calligraphic flare—most noticeable in the diagonal and curved letters. The lowercase reads smoothly with a moderate x-height, open counters, and a gently traditional rhythm; terminals often finish in fine points or small ball-like ends. Figures show a classic, text-oriented feel with varied widths and oldstyle-style proportions, including a descending 9 and a narrower 1, supporting an organic, bookish texture in running text.
Well-suited for book interiors, long-form editorial pages, and magazine typography where a classic serif texture is desired. It also works effectively for refined display settings—chapter openers, pull quotes, invitations, and branded headlines—where its contrast and crisp serifs can be appreciated.
The overall tone is traditional and cultured, evoking book typography, periodical editorial design, and formal stationery. Its contrast and delicate detailing add a refined, slightly dramatic presence that feels more literary than utilitarian.
The design appears intended as a conventional yet slightly embellished text serif: readable and steady in paragraphs, while offering enough contrast and ornamental nuance in capitals to support elegant titling and editorial emphasis.
Large sizes highlight the delicate internal hairlines and the slightly ornamental treatment in select capitals (notably M, Q, and W), while smaller sizes maintain a composed, conventional serif voice. Spacing appears even and measured, with clear word-shape formation in the sample paragraph.