Serif Normal Yabev 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, reports, longform, classic, literary, formal, measured, refined, text reading, editorial tone, typographic neutrality, print heritage, oldstyle, bookish, transitional, bracketed, calligraphic.
A traditional serif with bracketed serifs and gently tapered strokes that keep the color even in text. Curves are round and open, with moderate modulation between thick and thin and smooth joins throughout. Proportions feel balanced and slightly generous, with wide, stable capitals and a lowercase that reads cleanly at paragraph sizes. Details like the two‑storey a and g, the long-shouldered r, and the crisp terminals contribute to a steady, book-oriented rhythm.
Well-suited for continuous reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice is desired. It can also serve in formal documents, academic material, and brand typography that needs a restrained, established tone while remaining legible at typical text sizes.
The overall tone is classic and literary, suggesting careful typesetting and editorial polish. It feels formal without being ornate, leaning toward quiet authority rather than display drama.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif optimized for comfortable paragraph reading, prioritizing balanced proportions, consistent rhythm, and unobtrusive elegance over distinctive display quirks.
The numerals appear lining and well-aligned with the capitals, supporting straightforward tabular and editorial use. Spacing in the sample text looks even, and the shapes maintain clarity in mixed-case setting with consistent serif treatment across the alphabet.