Serif Normal Yanon 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary branding, invitations, classic, bookish, refined, formal, literary, readability, tradition, editorial tone, formal polish, bracketed serifs, crisp, calligraphic, oldstyle figures.
This serif has bracketed, tapered serifs and a gently modulated stroke that stays crisp rather than dramatic. The letterforms show a slightly calligraphic construction: rounded bowls are smooth and open, joins are clean, and terminals often finish with subtle teardrop or angled details. Proportions feel balanced and readable, with moderate ascenders/descenders and a steady baseline rhythm. Numerals appear oldstyle (with varying heights and some descenders), reinforcing a traditional text-oriented texture in running copy.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for cultured branding, title pages, and formal printed materials that benefit from traditional typographic authority without looking heavy.
Overall, the tone is classic and literary, with a composed, editorial seriousness. It reads as refined and traditional rather than trendy, giving paragraphs a quiet, cultured presence.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes comfortable readability and an established, bookish character. Its moderate modulation and bracketed serifs aim to create a stable, familiar texture in paragraphs while still offering a touch of elegance for display sizes.
Capitals feel stately and measured, with clear differentiation between similar forms and a consistent serif treatment across the set. Curves (notably in C, G, S, and the lowercases) are softly drawn, while diagonals and verticals remain firm, producing an even, book-page color.