Serif Normal Yolan 15 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literature, academic, invitations, classic, literary, formal, old-style, bookish, traditional reading, editorial tone, classic authority, space economy, bracketed, crisp, calligraphic, tapered, compact.
This serif design shows compact proportions with a restrained, traditional structure and modest stroke modulation. Serifs are finely bracketed and often wedge-like, with tapered terminals that give many strokes a subtly carved, inked feel. Curves are smooth and slightly oblique in their stress, while verticals stay steady, producing an even texture that remains lively rather than mechanical. The lowercase is compact with relatively small counters and short extenders, and the overall rhythm reads as tight and controlled, especially in mixed-case text.
Well-suited to book and long-form editorial settings where a traditional serif voice is desired, including literary fiction, essays, and academic layouts. It can also serve for formal stationery, programs, and headlines that benefit from a classic, slightly historic flavor, particularly when set with comfortable spacing.
The tone is classic and literary, evoking traditional book typography and editorial seriousness. Its sharp, slightly calligraphic finishing adds a hint of historical character, giving it a dignified, formal presence without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a gentle historical inflection—prioritizing a familiar reading texture while adding character through tapered terminals and bracketed serifs. Its compact build suggests an aim toward efficient, controlled setting and a composed page color.
In the sample text the compact width and tight internal spaces create a darker color at larger sizes, with clear punctuation and sturdy numerals. The face’s tapered details and bracketed joins are most noticeable in capitals and in the ends of horizontals, lending a subtle decorative edge while keeping the overall impression conventional.