Serif Normal Yabab 14 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literature, invitations, classic, refined, literary, formal, readability, classic tone, editorial polish, elegance, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, crisp, airy.
A delicate serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and finely tapered, hairline serifs. Stems are relatively slender with crisp joins and subtly bracketed terminals, while round letters show a clear vertical stress and smooth, controlled curves. Proportions feel traditional and bookish, with moderately generous counters and measured spacing that keeps text color even despite the high contrast. Numerals and capitals share the same poised, calligraphic logic, giving the set a cohesive, well-mannered rhythm.
Well-suited to book interiors, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine typography where a classic, high-contrast serif is desired. It can also serve formal communications such as programs or invitations, and as a refined companion for headlines when set with ample size and leading.
The overall tone is cultured and traditional, with an airy elegance that reads as literary and editorial rather than loud or decorative. Its high-contrast detailing lends a refined, formal voice suited to sophisticated communication.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif with elevated refinement—balancing traditional proportions with crisp, high-contrast detailing to deliver an elegant, authoritative text voice.
In the text sample, the sharp serifs and thin horizontals remain crisp, and the spacing appears balanced for continuous reading. The design leans toward a timeless, print-informed look, where small details (like tapered terminals and narrow hairlines) provide a sense of precision and polish.