Serif Normal Yakuy 4 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, formal, literary, calm, readability, neutrality, prestige, clarity, tradition, bracketed, crisp, refined, bookish, measured.
A conventional serif with balanced proportions and a clean, measured rhythm. Strokes show moderate modulation with gently tapered terminals and bracketed serifs that stay refined rather than heavy. The overall color is even and open, with smooth curves (notably in C, O, and Q) and a slightly calligraphic touch in the joins and entry/exit strokes, giving the face a polished, bookish character.
Well suited to editorial typography such as books, magazines, essays, and reports, where a traditional serif voice and steady text color are desirable. It also fits institutional or cultural communications—programs, invitations, and academic materials—especially at text and display sizes where its crisp serifs and smooth curves can read cleanly.
This typeface conveys a literary, cultivated tone with a quiet sense of formality. Its restrained detailing and crisp rhythm feel editorial and trustworthy rather than decorative, lending a calm, classic voice to long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif: clear, steady in tone, and comfortable for continuous reading. Its details aim for typographic refinement—subtle modulation, tidy serifs, and consistent spacing—without drawing attention away from the content.
Capital forms feel stately and well-proportioned, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable structure with unobtrusive terminals. Numerals appear traditional and consistent in weight and presence, matching the typeface’s reserved, print-oriented temperament.