Serif Normal Yagiv 15 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, literary, headlines, refined, formal, classic, readability, elegance, editorial tone, classic revival, premium feel, bracketed, hairline, calligraphic, crisp, graceful.
This is a sharply drawn serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and fine hairlines. Serifs are bracketed and relatively delicate, with a clean, contemporary crispness rather than heavy, blocky terminals. Capitals are stately and open, while the lowercase shows smooth, rounded bowls and clear stroke joins; details like the ear on “g” and the tapered terminals on “a/c/e” reinforce a slightly calligraphic construction. Numerals are elegant and text-friendly, with oldstyle-like flow and varying widths that keep the color lively in running settings.
It suits book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine design where a refined serif voice is desired. The crisp contrast also makes it effective for display typography—chapter openings, pull quotes, and elegant headlines—especially when set with comfortable spacing to preserve the hairline detail.
The overall tone feels refined and literary, with a measured formality suitable for sophisticated reading experiences. Its high-contrast elegance suggests tradition and craft, while the clean finishing keeps it from feeling overly ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic text-serif reading experience with a more elevated, fashion/editorial finish. It balances traditional proportions and bracketed serifs with clean, precise drawing to achieve an elegant, contemporary polish.
In the sample text, the font maintains an even texture at larger sizes, with strong verticals and light cross-strokes that create a bright, airy page color. Curves are carefully tensioned (notably in C, G, S, and the round lowercase), and the punctuation and figures visually match the delicate serif logic.