Serif Normal Yakaw 7 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artusi' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, classic, readability, editorial tone, classic refinement, formal voice, display contrast, bracketed, hairline, transitional, crisp, calligraphic.
A refined serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and delicate hairline serifs. The letterforms show smooth, bracketed joins into the serifs and a controlled, vertical stress that keeps rounds clean and stable. Proportions are moderately compact with carefully tapered terminals and crisp apexes, producing a tidy rhythm in text. Numerals share the same high-contrast logic, with slender connecting strokes and prominent main stems that read well at display sizes.
Well suited to editorial typography—magazine features, essays, and book interior settings where a sophisticated serif voice is desired. It also performs convincingly for display applications such as headlines, pull quotes, cultural branding, and formal stationery where contrast and fine detailing can be appreciated.
The overall tone is poised and literary, with a distinctly editorial polish. Its sharp hairlines and measured contrast suggest formality and taste, lending a quietly luxurious feel without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended as a contemporary, conventional text serif that prioritizes clarity and refinement through high contrast, clean bracketed serifs, and disciplined proportions. It aims to deliver an authoritative, polished reading experience while retaining enough sharpness for elegant display work.
The italic-like influence shows through in subtle stroke tapering and gently calligraphic terminals, while remaining firmly upright in posture. Counters are open and well-shaped, and spacing appears balanced in continuous text, giving paragraphs an even, composed color.