Serif Normal Yipo 2 is a very light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, magazine, invitations, branding, elegant, literary, refined, airy, classical, refinement, editorial tone, classic voice, display elegance, hairline, bracketed, calligraphic, delicate, graceful.
A delicate serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and hairline terminals. Serifs are small and finely bracketed, and many joins taper into sharp, calligraphic points, giving the contours a drawn, pen-like feel. Proportions read slightly expanded with generous internal space; round letters are smooth and open, while diagonals and joins stay crisp. The overall rhythm is light and even, with careful spacing that keeps the texture bright rather than dense.
Well-suited to editorial design, book and magazine typography, and packaging or branding that benefits from an elegant, high-contrast serif voice. It also fits formal materials such as invitations and event collateral, where its crisp serifs and open proportions can shine. For best results, use at moderate-to-large sizes or in high-quality print/digital contexts that preserve fine details.
The tone is refined and literary, leaning toward classic book typography and editorial sophistication. Its high-contrast sparkle and slender details convey a sense of luxury and restraint, feeling more poised than assertive. The distinctive, slightly calligraphic shaping adds a cultured, old-world warmth without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic text-serif presence with a more fashion-forward, high-contrast refinement. By combining airy proportions with delicate bracketed serifs and calligraphic tapering, it aims for a sophisticated reading texture and a distinctive, polished headline style.
Numerals and capitals share the same hairline detailing and tapered strokes, so the design maintains a consistent, airy color across mixed content. Curves and terminals tend to finish in subtle points and hooks, which adds character at display sizes but also increases sensitivity to small-size reproduction.