Serif Normal Yolan 16 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literature, headlines, institutional, classic, literary, formal, refined, text setting, classic authority, traditional publishing, elegant display, editorial clarity, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, crisp, tapered.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs and tapered, calligraphy-influenced strokes. The capitals feel stately and slightly condensed with pointed apexes and crisp terminals, while the lowercase uses compact proportions and a notably short x-height. Stroke modulation is evident but controlled, with smooth transitions into serifs and occasional subtle flaring; counters are moderately open, and spacing reads steady in text. Numerals are proportional and oldstyle-leaning in feel, with elegant curves and delicate entry/exit strokes.
Well suited to book interiors, long-form editorial, and literary or academic materials where a conventional serif texture is desired. It can also serve effectively for headlines and display lines in formal contexts, especially when generous leading is available to accommodate its vertical rhythm.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a quiet formality that suggests established publishing and institutional contexts. Its restrained ornament and traditional detailing give it a refined, slightly antiquarian voice rather than a modern or geometric one.
The design appears intended to deliver a familiar, classical reading experience with subtle calligraphic flavor, prioritizing tradition and typographic authority over overt stylization. Its proportions and detailing suggest a focus on composing elegant text with a composed, archival sensibility.
Distinctive details include sharp, high-contrast-looking joins on letters like A and W, a lively ear on the g, and a traditional two-storey a, all reinforcing a historical text-seriffed character. In the sample setting, the short x-height and pronounced ascenders/descenders create a vertical, dignified rhythm that favors larger text sizes.