Serif Normal Yanam 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, books, editorial, magazines, academic, classic, bookish, refined, calm, traditional, readability, editorial tone, classical reference, text economy, bracketed, calligraphic, flared, open apertures, high readability.
A refined serif with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and gently tapered strokes that suggest subtle pen influence. Letterforms are open and evenly proportioned, with smooth curves and restrained modulation that keeps the texture consistent in continuous reading. Capitals feel stately and well-balanced, while the lowercase shows a modest x-height and clear internal spaces; details like the double-storey a and g, and the delicate ear and terminals, reinforce a traditional text rhythm. Numerals appear lining and integrate cleanly with the surrounding text, maintaining the same measured contrast and calm color on the page.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where an even rhythm and traditional serif cues support comprehension. It can also serve in institutional or academic typography—reports, journals, and formal communications—where a sober, familiar voice is preferred.
The overall tone is classic and literary, projecting a composed, trustworthy voice rather than a trendy or attention-seeking one. It reads as quietly elegant—appropriate for content that benefits from a sense of heritage and editorial care.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable serif for sustained text, balancing classical proportions with restrained stroke modulation to create a stable, comfortable page texture.
Spacing and proportions produce an even, book-like typographic color, with crisp joins and controlled terminals that stay sharp without looking brittle. The italics are not shown; the sample demonstrates steady word shapes and good differentiation across similar forms in roman text.