Serif Normal Yidy 2 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, reports, branding, classic, bookish, refined, literary, formal, readability, editorial tone, classic voice, timelessness, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, open counters, soft serifs.
A refined text serif with gently bracketed serifs and softly modulated strokes that echo broad-nib calligraphy. The letterforms show open apertures and generous counters, with slightly tapered terminals and a restrained, traditional rhythm. Proportions feel balanced rather than compressed, and the overall color stays even across mixed-case text, with clear numerals and a readable lowercase.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It can also support institutional reports, invitations, and branding that benefits from a refined, established tone, especially in headings and pull quotes when set with comfortable spacing.
The tone is classic and bookish, suggesting editorial tradition and quiet authority rather than overt display. Its soft serifs and measured contrast give it a cultured, literary feel suited to formal communication.
The design appears intended as a contemporary take on conventional text serifs: prioritizing comfortable readability, steady typographic color, and an understated classical character. Its details aim to feel familiar and trustworthy while remaining crisp in modern layouts.
Curves are smooth and rounded, with subtle stroke swelling that keeps the texture lively without becoming sharp or high-contrast. The italic influence is minimal (upright overall), but the shapes retain a humanist warmth that helps long passages feel approachable.