Serif Normal Yanuh 1 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, longform, literature, classic, bookish, refined, calm, formal, readability, editorial tone, traditional voice, typographic color, balanced elegance, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, open counters, calligraphic stress, diagonal axis.
This serif shows a traditional, oldstyle-leaning construction with bracketed serifs and gently modulated strokes. Curves have a subtle calligraphic stress, with rounded bowls and open apertures that keep forms readable at text sizes. Capitals are stately and moderately proportioned, while lowercase forms are smooth and slightly lively, with a double-storey a and g and a softly curved, ear-like terminal on the g. Numerals follow the same humanist rhythm, with comfortable proportions and clear differentiation between figures.
It is well-suited to extended reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where an even rhythm and comfortable counters help maintain legibility. The capitals have enough presence for headlines, pull quotes, and title treatments in print or high-resolution digital typography.
Overall, the font conveys a classic, literary tone—measured and trustworthy rather than flashy. Its combination of gentle contrast and soft serifs feels refined and editorial, suitable for contexts that want tradition and clarity.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a humanist, oldstyle sensibility: comfortable in paragraphs, refined in detail, and versatile across editorial typography. It balances traditional cues—bracketed serifs and calligraphic modulation—with clean, open shapes for contemporary readability.
The letterforms show consistent, softly tapered terminals and a restrained elegance in joins and serifs, creating an even typographic color in paragraph settings. Wide rounds (like O and C) and generous spacing contribute to an airy texture, while distinctive details such as the Q tail and the t’s compact top add character without disrupting readability.