Serif Normal Yaban 13 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, literature, elegant, literary, refined, classic, formal, readable text, classic tone, print elegance, editorial voice, bracketed, hairline, sharp, calligraphic, transitional.
This serif features pronounced thick–thin modulation with fine hairlines and crisp, bracketed serifs. Curves are smooth and generous, while joins and terminals stay clean and controlled, producing a polished, bookish rhythm. Proportions feel moderately narrow with tall capitals and a steady x-height, and the numerals follow the same high-contrast logic with delicate connections and poised curves. Overall spacing reads even and composed, supporting fluent text color without looking heavy.
Well-suited to editorial typography such as books, magazines, and long-form reading where a classical serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for formal headings, pull quotes, and invitations when paired with generous sizing and spacing to preserve its fine details.
The tone is refined and traditional, with an editorial elegance that recalls classic publishing and formal print. Its sharp contrast and tapered details lend a slightly ceremonial feel, suitable for content that aims to appear cultured and authoritative.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-contrast text serif that balances elegance with readable structure. It prioritizes a classic print-like texture, using sharp serifs and disciplined proportions to convey authority and refinement in continuous text.
In longer lines of text, the delicate serifs and hairlines create a bright, airy texture; the design rewards comfortable sizes and good reproduction. Round letters maintain a calm, open form, while angled strokes (like in V/W/Y) show decisive, calligraphic tapering that adds visual sophistication.