Serif Normal Yabun 5 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, branding, classic, literary, refined, formal, readability, tradition, versatility, authority, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, crisp, open.
A traditional serif with bracketed, gently tapered serifs and a measured, bookish rhythm. Strokes show moderate modulation with clear thick–thin transitions, and the curves are smooth and generously rounded, especially in C, G, O, and Q. Proportions feel balanced rather than compressed, with comfortable counters and a steady baseline; capitals are stately and broad, while lowercase forms are slightly more fluid. The roman “g” is double‑storey and the “y” has a graceful descending tail; figures appear lining with clear, classic shapes and modest contrast.
This face is well suited to book typography, essays, and editorial layouts where a steady serif texture supports comfortable reading. It also fits formal communications such as reports, programs, and institutional materials, and can lend a classic, trustworthy tone to branding and packaging when set with generous leading.
The overall tone is classical and composed, evoking printed literature and institutional typography rather than display theatrics. It reads as refined and authoritative, with a calm elegance suited to longer passages. Subtle calligraphic influence keeps it from feeling sterile, adding a gentle warmth.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif that prioritizes readability and a familiar classical voice. Its moderate modulation, bracketed serifs, and restrained details suggest a goal of dependable performance in continuous reading while maintaining a refined, traditional character.
Spacing appears even and text color is consistent in paragraphs, with crisp joins and well-contained serifs that avoid looking spiky. The italic is not shown; the sample emphasizes a straightforward roman voice with conventional punctuation and a dignified presence.