Serif Normal Yanam 12 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, magazines, invitations, literary, refined, classical, quiet, readability, tradition, elegance, editorial tone, bracketed, calligraphic, tapered, elegant, bookish.
A slender serif with gently tapered stems and clearly bracketed serifs that soften joins and terminals. Stroke modulation is moderate and consistent, with crisp hairlines and slightly fuller verticals that keep the rhythm even in text. Proportions are compact with relatively narrow capitals and a balanced, readable lowercase; counters stay open and bowls are smoothly drawn. Details like the curled ear on the “g,” the fine, slightly cupped serifs, and the delicate diagonal stress give it a traditional text-face character without looking overly ornate.
Well-suited to book interiors, essays, and magazine typography where a refined serif tone and steady text color are important. It can also work for institutional communications, programs, and formal invitations when set with generous leading and careful tracking.
The overall tone is calm and cultivated, evoking classic book typography and traditional editorial design. It feels formal without being stiff, with a subtle calligraphic undercurrent that adds warmth and authority.
The design appears intended as a conventional, literary serif for comfortable continuous reading, emphasizing elegance and clarity through restrained contrast, traditional serif shaping, and disciplined proportions.
The uppercase has a measured, stately presence with clean spacing, while the lowercase maintains an even color and a tidy baseline. Numerals match the texty, old-style sensibility in their light touch and curved forms, supporting continuous reading rather than display punch.