Serif Normal Yanun 4 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, academic, classic, bookish, formal, refined, literary, readability, editorial utility, classic tone, text setting, bracketed, tapered, transitional, open, crisp.
A crisp text serif with bracketed, gently tapered serifs and moderate stroke modulation. The letterforms show open counters and a steady, readable rhythm, with relatively compact apertures and calm proportions. Uppercase shapes are stately and balanced, while lowercase forms remain straightforward and text-oriented, with a two-storey “a” and “g” and a restrained, traditional italic-free stance. Numerals appear lining and serifed, matching the same measured contrast and tidy terminals.
Well-suited for body copy in books, long-form editorial layouts, and publication typography where a familiar serif texture supports readability. It can also serve headings and pull quotes when a classic, conventional serif voice is desired without overt ornamentation.
The overall tone is traditional and literary, with a quiet formality that feels at home in editorial and academic settings. Its restrained detailing reads as dependable rather than decorative, projecting clarity, seriousness, and a lightly refined finish.
The design intent appears focused on producing a conventional, highly readable serif for continuous text, balancing traditional proportions with crisp rendering and consistent rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Spacing in the sample text appears even and comfortable, supporting continuous reading. Several capitals (notably round forms like C/O/Q) emphasize smooth curvature with controlled contrast, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) stay sharp and clean, preserving a disciplined texture at display sizes as well as in paragraphs.