Serif Normal Yanun 5 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, body copy, magazines, academic, classic, bookish, refined, formal, literary, readability, editorial tone, classical polish, text setting, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, open counters, flared terminals.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs, gently tapered strokes, and clear modulation that gives the letters an oldstyle rhythm. Capitals are stately and well-proportioned with crisp, slightly flared terminals, while the lowercase shows a modest, readable texture with open counters and smooth joins. Curves are round and controlled (not overly geometric), and the overall spacing feels even and calm, supporting continuous reading in longer text. Numerals align comfortably with the text color and maintain the same restrained, classical detailing.
Well-suited for book typography, editorial layouts, and other reading-focused settings where a stable, classical texture is desirable. It also performs well for magazine features, essays, and academic or institutional materials that benefit from a refined, conventional serif voice.
The font communicates a classic, literary tone—measured and trustworthy rather than trendy. Its restrained contrast and traditional serif detailing suggest editorial polish and a sense of heritage, fitting content that aims to feel established and authoritative.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and typographic tradition. Its moderate detailing and controlled modulation aim to deliver a composed page color for extended reading while still providing enough character for titles and pull quotes.
Lowercase forms emphasize legibility through generous apertures and a steady baseline rhythm, while details like the ear and terminal treatments add subtle calligraphic warmth without becoming decorative. The sample text shows a consistent, balanced color at larger sizes, with enough crispness in the serifs to support headings as well as text.