Serif Normal Yimu 4 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This is a classic text serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a steady, readable rhythm. The capitals are proportioned with a traditional, slightly formal stance, while the lowercase shows oldstyle influences such as a two-storey “g” with a defined ear and a gently angled stress in rounded forms. Terminals and serifs taper cleanly, counters are open, and curves transition smoothly into stems, giving paragraphs an even, composed color. Figures appear lining with clear differentiation and restrained ornament, matching the text’s overall sobriety.
It is well-suited to long-form reading in books, journals, and editorial layouts where consistent texture and comfortable letterforms matter. It also works effectively for formal documents, reports, and institutional communications, with enough crispness for headings when set larger.
The overall tone is literary and refined, evoking traditional book typography and editorial gravitas. It feels calm and trustworthy rather than attention-seeking, with a quiet elegance suited to sustained reading and polished communication.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional serif for continuous text—prioritizing clarity, balanced proportions, and a familiar typographic voice. Its details suggest an aim for timeless usability across print-like layouts rather than stylistic novelty.
Diagonal letters like V, W, X, and Y keep sharp joins without becoming brittle, and the round letters (O, C, G) maintain consistent curvature and spacing. The italic is not shown; the displayed style reads as a straightforward roman with conventional punctuation and a restrained ampersand.