Serif Normal Yiwe 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, academic, print, literature, classic, literary, refined, formal, scholarly, readability, tradition, editorial utility, classic tone, text rhythm, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, humanist, crisp.
A conventional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and gently modulated strokes. The forms show a humanist/oldstyle influence: round letters have slightly diagonal stress, terminals are subtly flared, and curves transition smoothly into stems. Proportions are relatively narrow with compact counters, and the lowercase sits low with pronounced ascenders and descenders, giving the face a tall, text-oriented silhouette. Spacing appears measured and even, supporting steady rhythm in paragraphs while retaining crisp edge definition.
Well suited for long-form reading such as books, essays, journals, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also serve in formal documents, educational materials, and print-oriented branding that benefits from a classic, established typographic voice.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with a calm, editorial voice. It reads as refined and trustworthy rather than expressive, lending an academic or institutional feel. The modest contrast and softened serif joins keep it approachable while still signaling formality.
The design appears intended as a dependable, broadly usable text serif that balances classical proportions with clean, modern production. Its bracketed serifs and gentle stroke modulation aim to produce a familiar, comfortable reading rhythm while preserving a refined, professional appearance.
In the samples, the design maintains clarity at larger text sizes, and the numerals follow the same restrained, classical styling. The italic is not shown; what’s visible is a consistent roman with clean curves, restrained detailing, and an emphasis on comfortable continuous reading.