Serif Normal Yanob 1 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, magazines, editorial, essays, reports, classic, bookish, refined, literary, text readability, editorial tone, traditional voice, print versatility, bracketed, oldstyle, transitional, calligraphic, open counters.
A conventional text serif with bracketed serifs, gently tapered stems, and moderate stroke modulation that reads smoothly at paragraph sizes. Proportions are balanced with a steady rhythm and comfortable spacing, and many forms show subtly calligraphic terminals rather than abrupt cuts. The uppercase feels stately and slightly narrow in stance, while the lowercase carries an oldstyle character with a two-storey a and g, a softly angled e, and a distinctive q with a flowing tail. Numerals are aligned to the text color with open, rounded bowls and understated finishing details.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, articles, and essays where an even text color and familiar serif structure support sustained legibility. It also works for editorial layouts, reports, and institutional materials that benefit from a traditional, authoritative voice.
The overall tone is traditional and cultured, suggesting print heritage and careful editorial craft. It feels calm and trustworthy, with enough refinement in the detailing to suit formal settings without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif that balances classical proportions with subtle calligraphic nuance, aiming for clarity in continuous reading and a composed, literary presence.
Curves are drawn with smooth, continuous transitions and the serifs stay relatively small and unobtrusive, helping maintain an even texture across lines. The italic is not shown, but the roman exhibits mild organic softness in joins and terminals that keeps long text from feeling rigid.