Serif Normal Yamum 1 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, academic, classic, bookish, refined, formal, literary, text reading, editorial tone, traditional clarity, formal utility, bracketed, sharp serifs, high apertures, tapered terminals, calligraphic.
This typeface is a conventional serif with crisp, bracketed wedge serifs and gently modulated strokes that create a clean, controlled texture. Capitals are proportioned with a traditional Roman feel—broad curves, balanced bowls, and pointed apexes—while lowercase forms keep a steady rhythm with open counters and clear, tapered terminals. Details like the ear on “g,” the angled leg of “R,” and the compact, vertical stress in rounded letters reinforce a composed, text-oriented design. Numerals follow the same logic, pairing sturdy stems with elegant curves and understated finishing strokes for consistent color alongside the letters.
Well-suited to long-form reading environments such as books, editorial layouts, essays, and reports where a steady serif texture supports sustained legibility. It also works effectively for headings, pull quotes, and formal communication materials that benefit from a traditional, polished typographic voice.
The overall tone is classic and literary, conveying familiarity and editorial polish rather than novelty. Its sharp serifs and measured modulation give it a refined, slightly formal voice that reads as trustworthy and traditional.
The design appears intended as a dependable, all-purpose serif for continuous text, aiming for a familiar reading rhythm with refined finishing details. It prioritizes clarity and typographic neutrality while retaining enough sharpness and modulation to feel distinguished in print-like layouts.
In paragraph setting the spacing and letterfit produce an even, comfortable flow, with clear differentiation between similar shapes (e.g., I/J, O/Q) and punctuation that sits quietly within the line. The design leans toward crispness in the joins and terminals, which helps maintain clarity at text sizes while still feeling elegant at larger scales.