Serif Normal Yanam 14 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, literature, academic, classic, bookish, literary, refined, formal, readability, tradition, editorial utility, timelessness, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, open counters, oldstyle figures.
A conventional text serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a gently modulated stroke. The letterforms show a calm vertical posture, open counters, and a steady, readable rhythm. Capitals are proportioned with restrained elegance, while lowercase forms are compact and traditional, with a two-storey “a” and “g” and clear, tapered terminals. Numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and descenders, supporting a continuous text color rather than a rigid lining look.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where an even texture and familiar serif structure aid comfort. It also fits reports, academic material, and traditional brand typography that benefits from a measured, established voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, evoking traditional book typography and editorial craftsmanship. Its modest contrast and understated detailing feel refined and trustworthy, leaning formal without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional serif for continuous reading, prioritizing balanced proportions, clear counters, and a consistent typographic color. Details are kept classic and restrained, aiming for versatility across paragraphs, headings, and mixed numeral use in text.
Serifs tend toward triangular/wedge shapes with smooth bracketing, and joins are clean, producing crisp word shapes at text sizes. Curves are round but controlled (not overly geometric), and the italics are not shown, reinforcing a straightforward, workhorse text personality in the samples provided.