Serif Normal Yanam 10 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, essays, academic, classic, bookish, elegant, refined, literary, text readability, traditional voice, editorial utility, typographic elegance, bracketed serifs, calligraphic touch, oldstyle numerals, soft terminals, moderate axis.
This serif presents a poised, book-oriented construction with bracketed serifs, smooth curves, and subtly modulated stroke transitions. Proportions feel traditionally balanced, with generous bowls and open counters that keep the texture even in continuous text. Capitals are dignified and slightly narrow in stance, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with gently tapered terminals and a measured, text-first spacing. The figures appear oldstyle with noticeable ascenders and descenders, reinforcing a classic reading texture rather than a strictly tabular, modern feel.
Well suited to book typography, editorial pages, and other reading-intensive settings where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also fits institutional and cultural materials—programs, catalogs, and literature—where a classic, trustworthy tone helps carry longer passages and mixed typographic hierarchy.
The overall tone is classical and literary, leaning toward understated elegance rather than display drama. It reads as calm and authoritative, with a slightly human, calligraphic warmth that suits long-form editorial typography.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes comfortable reading, stable rhythm, and a familiar, time-tested voice. Details like bracketed serifs and oldstyle figures suggest an aim toward literary elegance and typographic tradition rather than overt stylistic novelty.
The italic shown in the sample text is restrained and text-centric, adding emphasis with a subtle slant and modest shaping rather than high-contrast flourish. The font’s color stays even across mixed-case settings, and the serifs remain consistent and well-integrated at both small and large sizes.