Serif Normal Yibi 4 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, reports, classic, bookish, refined, literary, traditional, readability, editorial tone, classic voice, versatility, text setting, bracketed, crisp, airy, elegant, textual.
A conventional serif with bracketed terminals, moderate stroke modulation, and a clean, open color on the page. The design favors generous spacing and relatively wide letterforms, with steady vertical stress and crisp, well-defined serifs. Counters are roomy and round letters stay smooth and even, while joins and curves remain controlled rather than calligraphic. Numerals and capitals feel balanced and straightforward, supporting a calm, consistent typographic rhythm.
Well-suited for body copy in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where an unobtrusive serif and steady rhythm are important. It can also serve effectively in reports and other document-centric settings that benefit from a traditional, readable tone.
The overall tone is classic and composed, projecting a literary, editorial sensibility. It reads as refined and familiar rather than attention-seeking, lending a sense of seriousness and credibility suited to long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a versatile, conventional text serif: wide and open enough to remain comfortable in continuous reading, while retaining a polished, traditional serif structure for editorial credibility.
In text, the spacing and open counters help maintain clarity at larger paragraph sizes, with punctuation and the ampersand matching the same restrained, traditional voice. The shapes avoid quirky details, aiming instead for dependable, conventional forms that keep the reading experience smooth.