Serif Normal Yida 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, body text, magazines, reports, classic, bookish, formal, traditional, readability, tradition, versatility, professional tone, text setting, bracketed serifs, transitional, crisp, refined, balanced.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke contrast, and a steady, even texture. The capitals are proportionate and restrained, with clean joins and gently tapered terminals; curves are smooth and well-contained, keeping counters open without feeling wide. Lowercase forms follow familiar text-face construction with a two-storey “a” and “g,” compact bowls, and a straightforward, readable rhythm. Numerals align comfortably with the text color, showing clear shapes and simple, stable construction suited to running copy.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial articles where an even text color and familiar letterforms support sustained legibility. It also fits professional documents—reports, academic text, and general publishing—where a traditional serif presence is expected.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, suggesting literary and editorial contexts rather than display-driven personality. It reads as composed and dependable, with a quietly formal voice that feels appropriate for institutions, publishing, and long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that prioritizes clarity, consistency, and a familiar reading rhythm. Its moderated contrast and restrained detailing suggest an aim for versatility across paragraphs, headings, and mixed alphanumeric content without calling attention to itself.
In paragraph setting the face maintains consistent spacing and an even baseline, producing a calm, continuous gray. The serif treatment is distinct enough to guide the eye across lines without becoming decorative, and the contrast stays controlled for comfortable reading at typical text sizes.