Serif Normal Yalaf 3 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, publishing, branding, refined, literary, formal, calm, classical, readability, elegance, tradition, text setting, tapered serifs, crisp terminals, calligraphic modulation, editorial texture, classical proportions.
The design is a conventional text serif with crisp, tapered serifs and smooth, calligraphic stroke modulation. Proportions feel slightly condensed and tall in the capitals, while the lowercase maintains a compact vertical profile and a measured, even color on the page. Curves are clean and controlled, terminals are generally sharp or gently flared, and the overall spacing supports a composed, bookish texture.
It suits long-form editorial and publishing contexts such as books, essays, and magazines, where a classic serif texture is desirable. It also works well for refined branding elements, invitations, and cultural or academic materials when set with generous leading and careful sizing to preserve its delicate details.
This serif conveys a refined, literary tone with a calm, cultivated rhythm. The delicate hairlines and restrained contrast read as elegant and slightly formal, giving it an editorial, classical voice rather than a loud or trendy one.
The letterforms appear intended for comfortable, continuous reading while still offering a polished, high-culture finish. Its controlled contrast and disciplined serif treatment suggest a focus on traditional text typography that can also lend sophistication to display-sized headings.
In the sample text, the font maintains a light, airy page color and a steady cadence across mixed case. The figures appear lining and share the same fine, tapered finishing, helping numerals sit comfortably alongside text in formal settings.