Serif Normal Yalos 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, longform, literature, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, scholarly, readability, tradition, credibility, editorial tone, bracketed, transitional, crisp, elegant, bookish.
This typeface is a conventional text serif with crisp bracketed serifs and clear modulation between thick and thin strokes. Capitals are proportioned and restrained, with sharp terminals and balanced curves; the round letters keep a steady, open interior while maintaining a polished, slightly engraved feel. Lowercase forms are readable and traditional, with a two-storey “g” and “a”, moderate ascenders/descenders, and a measured rhythm that holds together cleanly in paragraphs. Numerals align with the same refined contrast and include oldstyle-style shapes with varied heights and occasional descenders, giving the figures a more text-oriented presence.
Well-suited to book typography and long-form editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture and steady reading rhythm are important. It also fits academic or institutional materials, reports, and titles that benefit from a traditional, credible voice.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, projecting refinement and authority without feeling overly ornate. It reads as cultured and bookish—appropriate for contexts where tradition, clarity, and a quiet sophistication are desired.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional serif for continuous text, prioritizing clear letterforms, a cohesive paragraph color, and a refined contrast that supports both body copy and dignified display sizing.
Stroke endings are generally sharp and controlled rather than rounded, and the spacing feels intentionally even for sustained reading. The italic is not shown in the samples, so the impression is based on the roman only.