Serif Normal Yivy 5 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, essays, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classical, calm, text reading, editorial tone, classic refinement, page elegance, bracketed, high-waisted, open apertures, flared terminals, hairline serifs.
A delicate serif with finely tapered strokes and crisp, bracketed serifs that remain understated at text sizes. The forms feel high-waisted with a slightly calligraphic modulation: joins narrow gracefully and curves thin into hairlines, giving a lively but controlled rhythm. Capitals are spacious and evenly proportioned with smooth bowls and restrained flare, while the lowercase maintains open counters and clear apertures. Numerals and punctuation follow the same light, precise construction, with a consistent vertical stress and careful spacing that keeps the page color even.
Well-suited to editorial and long-form typography where a light, refined serif can deliver an airy page color—books, magazines, essays, and cultural or academic publishing. It can also work for elegant invitations, chapter openings, and pull quotes where a subtle sense of formality is desired.
The overall tone is cultured and poised, evoking bookish sophistication rather than overt display. Its lightness and tidy detailing suggest a quiet confidence—formal but not stiff, refined without becoming precious.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif that balances classical proportions with a lighter, more graceful stroke treatment. It prioritizes readable counters and steady spacing while adding a polished, literary character through fine serifs and controlled modulation.
The italic is not shown; based on the roman alone, the design emphasizes clarity through open shapes and disciplined contrast. The set shows modest stroke endings and controlled terminals that help preserve crispness in longer passages.