Serif Normal Yiba 7 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform reading, academic, print stationery, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, tradition, text setting, editorial tone, timelessness, bracketed serifs, open apertures, moderate contrast, oldstyle figures, two-storey g.
A traditional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a steady, moderate stroke contrast. The letterforms show generous counters and open apertures, giving the face a clean rhythm and good clarity in running text. Capitals are proportioned with restrained flair, while lowercase forms feature a two-storey “g,” a compact “a,” and smoothly modeled joins. Numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and extenders, aligning visually with text rather than headline figures.
Well suited to book interiors, essays, and other long-form reading where an even texture and open counters support sustained legibility. It also fits editorial layouts, academic documents, and formal print materials where a conventional serif voice is appropriate.
The overall tone is classic and literary, leaning toward a bookish formality rather than display theatrics. It feels composed and familiar, with a refined presence that reads as editorial and traditional.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and a measured, established typographic voice. Details like bracketed serifs and oldstyle numerals suggest an aim to blend seamlessly into continuous reading while retaining a quietly refined character.
Stroke terminals and serifs maintain consistent, slightly tapered finishing that keeps the texture crisp without becoming sharp. Spacing appears balanced and even across the alphabet grid, supporting a calm, continuous color in paragraphs.