Serif Normal Yidy 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, academic, branding, classic, literary, refined, formal, text readability, traditional voice, editorial utility, typographic restraint, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, transitional, calligraphic, open counters.
This serif shows bracketed serifs and a measured, bookish rhythm, with gently modulated strokes and softly tapered terminals. The proportions feel slightly narrow and vertical, with clean joins and open interior spaces that keep letterforms readable in continuous text. Lowercase forms are relatively tall with compact ascenders and descenders, and the curves (notably in c, e, o, and s) are smooth and restrained rather than overly sharp. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varied heights and some descenders, reinforcing a traditional text setting voice.
Well-suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and reports, where its steady texture and open counters support comfortable paragraph setting. It also fits magazine or editorial layouts, institutional materials, and understated branding where a conventional serif voice is desired.
Overall the tone is classic and composed, projecting a literary, institutional character rather than a loud display personality. It feels cultured and familiar, with enough refinement to suit editorial typography and formal communications.
The design intention appears to be a dependable text serif with traditional detailing—bracketed serifs, controlled modulation, and oldstyle figures—aimed at producing an even, readable page color with a quietly elegant tone.
The italic is not shown; the sample emphasizes even color on the page and a steady baseline with modest flare in terminals. Round letters maintain generous counters, while capitals carry a dignified, slightly inscriptional presence suited to titling as well as text.