Serif Normal Yalom 13 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform reading, reports, academic, classic, literary, formal, refined, readability, traditional tone, editorial utility, literary voice, bracketed serifs, oldstyle influence, calligraphic stress, open counters, generous spacing.
A crisp serif with bracketed serifs, tapered terminals, and gently modulated strokes that suggest an oldstyle-inspired structure. The capitals are stately and well-proportioned, with a restrained presence and clear, open interior spaces. Lowercase forms read smoothly with rounded bowls, modestly sized apertures, and a traditional rhythm; the overall texture is even and comfortable in continuous text. Numerals appear lining and proportional, matching the letterforms with the same controlled stroke modulation and serif treatment.
Well-suited to book interiors, essays, and editorial layouts where sustained readability matters. It also fits reports, academic or cultural materials, and other text-forward applications that benefit from a conventional, polished serif voice.
The face conveys a classic, bookish tone—measured and trustworthy rather than decorative. Its calm rhythm and traditional detailing lend it a formal, cultivated voice suited to narrative and institutional settings.
The design appears intended as a dependable, general-purpose text serif with classic proportions and understated refinement. Its details emphasize continuity and legibility in paragraphs while still offering enough character for headlines and section titles.
Curves and joins are clean and consistent, with subtle calligraphic stress showing most clearly in rounded forms. Serifs are not overly sharp, helping the design maintain clarity at text sizes while still feeling distinctly serifed and traditional.