Serif Normal Yadan 2 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, branding, classic, refined, literary, formal, readability, publishing, tradition, versatility, authority, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, bookish, transitional.
This serif typeface shows crisp, bracketed serifs and a balanced, moderately contrasted stroke structure. Curves are smoothly drawn with gently tapered terminals, and the joins feel controlled rather than abrupt. Capitals are stately and open, while the lowercase has a traditional text-face rhythm with clear counters and a compact, even texture in paragraph settings. Overall spacing reads measured and calm, supporting continuous reading without looking overly rigid.
Well-suited for long-form reading in books, essays, reports, and academic or institutional materials where a familiar serif voice is desirable. It also works for editorial headlines, pull quotes, and refined branding applications that benefit from a traditional, trustworthy texture.
The tone is classic and cultivated, with a quietly authoritative presence suited to traditional publishing. Its restrained detailing and clean finishing give it a refined, scholarly feel rather than a decorative or playful one.
The design appears intended as a versatile, conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and a timeless publishing aesthetic, balancing crisp serif detail with a steady, even page color.
The sample text maintains a consistent color with clear differentiation between similar forms, and the numerals match the serifed, text-oriented construction of the letters. The design leans toward conventional book typography, with enough sharpness in the serifs and terminals to stay crisp in display sizes as well.