Serif Normal Yanub 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, academic, reports, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, editorial tone, typographic polish, bracketed, transitional, crisp, calligraphic, open counters.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs and a balanced, slightly calligraphic construction. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation without becoming delicate, and curves resolve into crisp, controlled terminals. Proportions are moderately wide with generous internal space; round letters are smooth and open, while verticals remain steady and straight. The lowercase maintains an even rhythm with a two-storey “a” and “g”, compact serifs, and tidy joins that keep paragraphs calm and readable.
Performs best in continuous reading settings such as book interiors, essays, and magazine articles, where its open counters and steady serif rhythm support comfortable scanning. It also suits academic or institutional documents and formal editorial layouts that need a familiar, trustworthy typographic voice.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, conveying authority and restraint rather than novelty. It feels suited to established institutions and long-form reading, with a composed, editorial seriousness.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable, traditional reading face with enough contrast and refinement for quality typography, while keeping letterforms conventional and unobtrusive in extended text.
Uppercase forms present strong classical silhouettes (notably the wide, round “O” and the gently flared “C”), while the “Q” uses a restrained tail that stays out of the way in text. Numerals align with the same serifed, old-style-inspired detailing, keeping the texture consistent across mixed content.