Serif Normal Yibe 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform reading, academic, print, classic, formal, literary, refined, scholarly, readability, traditional text, editorial utility, book typography, timeless tone, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, bookish, crisp, calligraphic.
This typeface is a conventional serif with bracketed, gently flared serifs and softly modulated strokes. Letterforms show classic proportions with moderate apertures and a calm, even rhythm in text. Uppercase shapes are stately and open, with an elegant, slightly calligraphic feel in curved joins and terminals. Lowercase characters are balanced and readable, with rounded bowls, a two-storey “g,” and modest ascenders/descenders that keep lines cohesive. Numerals appear oldstyle (text figures), aligning with the face’s traditional book typography character.
It is well suited for book interiors, essays, reports, and editorial layouts where sustained readability and a traditional tone are desired. The steady texture also works for captions and formal documents, and it can serve as a complementary text face alongside more expressive display typography.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting a quiet formality suited to long-form reading. It feels established and trustworthy rather than trendy, with an understated refinement that suggests editorial and academic contexts.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose reading serif: traditional proportions, restrained detailing, and a cohesive text rhythm prioritize comfortable, familiar typography for continuous reading. The inclusion of oldstyle numerals reinforces an editorial/book orientation.
Stroke endings and serifs stay crisp without becoming sharp, and the internal spacing remains consistent across the sample paragraph, supporting smooth texture at text sizes. The design favors clarity and continuity over display eccentricities, with familiar shapes that read comfortably in continuous prose.