Serif Normal Yabun 6 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, institutional, classic, literary, refined, formal, calm, readability, editorial tone, classic formality, print texture, bracketed, sharp, crisp, open counters, elegant.
A classic text serif with crisp, bracketed serifs and tapered stroke endings that create a clean, composed rhythm. The letterforms balance gently modulated strokes with open counters and moderately generous spacing, keeping paragraphs readable while retaining a refined, print-like texture. Capitals feel stately and well-proportioned, while the lowercase shows traditional book-face cues such as a two-storey “a,” a two-storey “g,” and clear, vertical stress in rounded forms. Numerals are slender and traditional, with distinctive curves and angled terminals that match the overall serif detailing.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif texture is desirable. It also works effectively for headings and pull quotes in print-like designs, and for institutional communications that benefit from a classic, trustworthy typographic voice.
The font projects a quiet, traditional authority—cultured rather than decorative. Its tone feels editorial and bookish, suitable for settings where clarity and credibility matter, while the sharp terminals add a slightly formal, polished edge.
The design appears intended as a conventional, high-readability serif for body text, with carefully restrained contrast and traditional proportions. Its details aim to deliver a familiar, authoritative page color while offering just enough sharpness in terminals and serifs to feel polished in modern layout contexts.
Several glyphs show subtly expressive details—like the flowing tail on “Q” and pointed, calligraphic-like joins on letters such as “K,” “V,” and “W”—that add character without disrupting text continuity. The overall spacing and consistent serif treatment support a steady line-to-line cadence in continuous reading.