Serif Normal Yaran 4 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, reports, branding, classic, bookish, refined, literary, formal, readability, tradition, editorial tone, timelessness, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, open counters, graceful.
A refined serif with bracketed, tapering serifs and a gently calligraphic modulation. Strokes show smooth transitions from thick to thin, with rounded joins and softly flared terminals that keep the texture calm rather than sharp. Proportions lean slightly condensed in the capitals, while the lowercase has open, readable counters and modest ascenders/descenders that create an even paragraph rhythm. The italics are not shown; the roman exhibits traditional shapes such as a two-storey “a,” a double-storey “g,” and numerals with classic curvature and clear differentiation.
Well-suited to book typography, magazines, and editorial layouts where sustained readability and a classic voice are desired. It also works for formal branding, invitations, and institutional materials that benefit from a traditional serif presence.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, projecting reliability and quiet elegance. It feels suited to long-form reading and editorial settings, with a measured seriousness rather than a display-driven personality.
The design appears intended as a general-purpose text serif that prioritizes steady readability and a familiar, time-tested structure. Subtle calligraphic cues and restrained detailing suggest a focus on comfortable continuous reading while still offering a touch of refinement for headings.
In text, the spacing reads balanced and consistent, producing a smooth gray value without brittle hairlines. Details like the curled ear on “g,” the flowing leg on “R,” and the gently sweeping “Q” tail add character while remaining conventional and unobtrusive.