Serif Normal Yanez 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, reports, essays, classic, literary, refined, formal, text readability, classic tone, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, diagonal stress, calligraphic.
A conventional text serif with bracketed, tapered serifs and softly modulated strokes. Curves show diagonal stress and smooth transitions into stems, giving an ink-trap-free, gently calligraphic rhythm. Uppercase forms are stately and open, with moderate proportions and restrained detailing; the lowercase is compact and readable with a two-storey “a” and “g,” a gently slanted crossbar on “e,” and a compact, sturdy “t.” Numerals appear oldstyle, with varied heights and a flowing, bookish texture that matches the lowercase.
Well-suited to continuous reading in books, magazines, and other editorial layouts where an even texture and familiar serif forms help maintain comfort over long passages. It can also serve formal communications and reports, pairing nicely with a restrained typographic hierarchy in headings and pull quotes.
The overall tone is traditional and cultivated, suggesting book typography and established editorial design. It feels composed and quietly elegant rather than attention-seeking, with a literary, authoritative voice suitable for long-form reading.
The design appears intended as a dependable, traditional serif for body text, prioritizing comfortable rhythm, classic proportions, and a polished, historically informed feel across letters and figures.
The font maintains a steady color in text, with clear counters and careful spacing that keeps paragraphs even. Terminals tend to be softly finished rather than sharply cut, and rounded letters stay smooth and generous without becoming overly wide.