Serif Normal Yire 2 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A delicate serif with bracketed serifs and gently modulated strokes, showing a restrained calligraphic influence rather than rigid geometry. Curves are round and open, with soft transitions into the serifs and slightly tapered terminals. The capitals feel stately and spacious, while the lowercase maintains an even, readable rhythm with traditional proportions; ascenders are relatively tall and the joins stay clean and unforced. Numerals appear lining and lightly drawn, matching the text weight and maintaining consistent contrast and spacing.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a refined, traditional serif is desired. It also works nicely for literary titling, pull quotes, and formal print pieces that benefit from an elegant, lightly textured typographic color.
The overall tone is composed and bookish, suggesting traditional craftsmanship and quiet sophistication. Its light color and smooth modulation read as elegant rather than assertive, lending an understated, classic voice.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable text serif with a lighter, more graceful color and classic detailing. Its proportions and soft serif treatment aim for comfortable readability while conveying an educated, timeless character.
Details like the diagonal leg of R, the flowing arm of K, and the gently curved tail on Q reinforce an oldstyle, humanist sensibility. Spacing appears generous in the sample text, helping the light strokes maintain clarity at text sizes.