Serif Normal Yalom 1 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, long-form, reports, academic, classic, bookish, formal, literary, traditional, readability, text setting, editorial utility, classic tone, print-like feel, bracketed, transitional, crisp, balanced, refined.
A conventional serif with bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a calm, even texture in paragraph settings. The letterforms show restrained, slightly tapered terminals and smoothly transitioned joins rather than abrupt slab endings. Proportions are generally balanced, with capital forms reading stately and the lowercase maintaining clear counters and steady spacing; numerals align with the same classic, text-oriented construction. Overall rhythm is regular and tidy, supporting continuous reading without calling attention to idiosyncratic shapes.
Well suited to long-form reading such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif voice and steady paragraph color are priorities. It can also serve effectively in reports, academic material, and other content-forward typography that benefits from a traditional tone.
The font conveys a traditional, bookish tone—measured and dependable, with a quiet formality. Its overall feel suggests editorial seriousness and heritage print conventions rather than a decorative or contemporary display voice.
The design appears intended as a versatile, conventional text serif that prioritizes readability and typographic neutrality while retaining a refined, classical finish. Its moderated contrast and bracketed serifs suggest a focus on comfortable continuous reading and broad editorial applicability.
In the sample text, the design maintains a consistent grayscale and clear word shapes at larger text sizes, with punctuation and capitals integrating smoothly into the line. Curves and straight stems balance cleanly, giving the face a composed, conservative character.