Serif Normal Yifo 3 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, invitations, branding, literary, refined, traditional, calm, academic, text readability, classic tone, elegant voice, editorial utility, bracketed, hairline, open counters, calligraphic, bookish.
A delicate serif with high refinement and a light color on the page. Strokes are slender with crisp hairlines and gently bracketed serifs, giving an engraved, book-type feel without looking rigid. Proportions are classical with moderate apertures and open counters; round letters stay smooth and true while verticals remain clean and even. The lowercase shows a balanced rhythm with modest ascenders and descenders, and numerals share the same airy, understated texture.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a refined, classic voice is desired. It can also work for invitations, headings, and premium branding when set at comfortable sizes with sufficient contrast against the background, as the thin hairlines benefit from good printing or screen rendering conditions.
The overall tone is poised and literary, suggesting traditional publishing and formal communication. Its lightness and controlled contrast feel quiet and cultured rather than attention-seeking, with a hint of old-style elegance.
The design appears intended as a conventional, highly readable text serif with an elegant, lightweight presence. It prioritizes a smooth reading rhythm and traditional proportions while keeping the overall impression crisp and polished.
In text settings the spacing reads relatively generous, which helps maintain clarity despite the fine strokes. The italic-like energy is minimal (upright), but subtle stroke modulation and serif shaping add warmth and a humanist touch.