Serif Normal Yolan 1 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literature, print, branding, classic, literary, refined, formal, timeless text, print reading, traditional tone, literary voice, bracketed, calligraphic, transitional, sharp terminals, oldstyle figures.
This serif presents crisp, bracketed serifs and gently modulated strokes with a distinctly calligraphic, slightly tapered rhythm. Capitals are stately and proportioned with generous curves and clear vertical stress, while the lowercase shows compact proportions and a notably modest x-height with relatively tall ascenders and descenders. Terminals often finish in sharp, wedge-like cuts, and curves resolve cleanly with a controlled, traditional texture. Numerals appear oldstyle in character, with varying heights and flowing forms that blend naturally with running text.
Well-suited to book typography, long-form editorial, and other print contexts where a traditional serif texture is desired. It can also support formal branding and headlines that benefit from a classic, literary tone, especially when paired with generous leading to accommodate the compact x-height.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a refined, slightly old-world dignity. Its sharp finishing details and traditional proportions lend a formal, editorial voice that feels suited to serious, literary content rather than casual or playful settings.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a traditional, slightly calligraphic finish, aiming for a balanced reading texture and a timeless, print-oriented character. The inclusion of oldstyle-feeling numerals reinforces its suitability for continuous text and editorial composition.
In the text sample, the face maintains an even, readable gray while still showing lively detail in joints and terminals. Wider forms like W and the round letters carry a confident presence, while the small x-height and tapered details give the line a more elegant, less utilitarian cadence.