Serif Normal Yise 3 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif design is drawn with slender, delicate strokes and crisp, bracketed serifs that taper to fine points. Curves are smooth and carefully tensioned, with moderate thick–thin differentiation and a calm, even rhythm across lines of text. Uppercase forms feel formal and open, while the lowercase shows subtle calligraphic influence in details like the ear and terminals, plus a lively two-storey “g” and a long, slightly descending “f.” Numerals are similarly light and elegant, with generous counters and refined terminals.
This face suits editorial typography, book and magazine settings, and refined headline work where an elegant serif voice is desired. It can also serve well in invitations, cultural branding, and packaging that benefits from a light, classic sensibility.
The overall tone is poised and literary, suggesting tradition and editorial polish rather than loud display. Its light touch and high finesse read as premium and cultured, with a quiet, sophisticated presence on the page.
The design appears intended to deliver a conventional, readable serif with elevated refinement—pairing classical proportions with delicate strokes for an upscale, print-oriented voice that can transition from text to display at larger sizes.
In the sample text, the thin hairlines and small details (notably in the “Q” tail, “S” curves, and the “g” loops) give the face a delicate sparkle that favors generous sizing and comfortable spacing. The design maintains a consistent vertical posture and a measured baseline rhythm, contributing to a composed, bookish feel.