Serif Normal Yalof 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, academic, reports, classic, literary, refined, formal, text readability, traditional tone, editorial utility, bracketed, calligraphic, open counters, sharp terminals, oldstyle figures.
A classic text serif with bracketed serifs and a gently calligraphic stroke modulation. The letterforms show crisp, tapered terminals and moderately open counters, with a clear vertical stress in rounded shapes. Proportions feel traditionally bookish: capitals are well-balanced and slightly narrow, while lowercase forms maintain steady rhythm and comfortable spacing. The italics are not shown; in roman, details like the angled leg of R, the slightly curved tail on Q, and the wedge-like finishes on diagonals give the face a lively but controlled texture. Numerals appear oldstyle (text figures), blending naturally with lowercase in running text.
Well-suited for long-form reading environments such as books, journals, essays, and reports where a familiar serif texture supports sustained legibility. It can also serve in editorial layouts—pull quotes, subheads, and captions—when a traditional, refined voice is desired.
The overall tone is scholarly and established, evoking printed books, academic publishing, and traditional editorial typography. It reads as calm and trustworthy rather than attention-seeking, with enough sharpness in the serifs and terminals to feel precise and polished.
The design intent appears to be a dependable, conventional serif for text typography, prioritizing readability and a time-tested aesthetic while retaining subtle calligraphic sharpness in its terminals and serifs.
The font maintains a consistent typographic color across mixed case, with well-shaped round letters (C, O, Q) and clean joins in complex forms like M, N, and W. Descenders are moderately long and the x-height stays comfortably proportioned, supporting readability at typical text sizes. The sample text shows a stable rhythm and clear word shapes, with punctuation and ampersand sitting neatly within the line.