Serif Normal Yivi 4 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial, magazines, invitations, luxury branding, elegant, literary, refined, classical, airy, refined reading, classic editorial, premium tone, hairline serifs, bracketed serifs, sharp terminals, delicate, crisp.
A delicate, high-contrast serif with thin hairlines and stronger main stems, producing a bright, airy page color. Serifs are fine and mostly bracketed, with sharp, tapered terminals that feel precisely cut rather than blunt. Capitals are stately and evenly proportioned, while the lowercase shows a traditional book-face construction with a two-storey “g,” a compact “e,” and a narrow, upright “t.” Curves are smooth and controlled, and the numerals follow the same refined contrast, with open counters and slender finishing strokes.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial layouts, especially where a refined, high-contrast texture is desired. It also works effectively for magazine headlines, pull quotes, and elegant collateral such as invitations or premium brand materials, where its crisp serifs and airy color can be showcased.
The tone is polished and literary, evoking classic editorial typography and formal print traditions. Its lightness and crisp contrast suggest sophistication and restraint, lending text a poised, cultured character rather than a casual or utilitarian one.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable serif with a distinctly refined finish—balancing classical proportions with very fine detailing to create an upscale, print-oriented voice.
In paragraph settings the rhythm is calm and consistent, with fine details in joins and serifs that reward generous sizes and good reproduction. The design emphasizes grace over robustness, so the thinnest strokes read as intentionally delicate and contribute strongly to its overall elegance.