Serif Normal Yifu 4 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This serif design uses thin, crisp hairlines with bracketed serifs and gently modulated stroke contrast. The letterforms are compact and disciplined, with smooth curves, sharp terminals, and a measured, even texture in continuous text. Capitals feel stately and slightly narrow, while the lowercase stays clear and traditional, with open counters and a restrained, vertical rhythm. Numerals and punctuation match the same light, precise drawing, keeping the overall color delicate and airy.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a refined serif texture is desired. It also works for titles, pull quotes, and formal printed materials such as programs or invitations, especially where an understated, classic impression is preferred.
The font conveys a quiet, cultivated tone—classic and editorial rather than expressive. Its delicacy and restraint suggest formality and care, lending text an elegant, literary voice without calling too much attention to itself.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif with a light, polished presence—prioritizing traditional proportions, clean modulation, and a composed page rhythm for editorial and literary typography.
In the sample text, the light weight and fine serifs create a high-definition look that benefits from comfortable sizes and good reproduction; at very small sizes the thinnest strokes may appear fragile. The spacing reads relatively generous and the shapes remain conventional, aiming for clarity and steady reading flow.