Serif Flared Yamu 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, packaging, classic, literary, refined, calm, formal, readability, classic tone, warmth, editorial voice, flared serifs, bracketed, humanist, open counters, calligraphic.
This typeface is a serif with gently flared, softly bracketed terminals that broaden as strokes meet their endings, giving the forms a subtly calligraphic feel. Curves are smooth and generously open, with round bowls (notably in C/O/Q and the lowercase o/e) and a restrained, even stroke modulation that keeps the texture consistent. Uppercase proportions feel traditional and balanced, while lowercase shapes are straightforward and readable, with a two-storey a and g and a compact, unobtrusive f. The numerals are oldstyle-leaning in character with flowing curves and modest, refined terminals that match the letterforms.
It suits extended reading in books and editorial layouts, where its open counters and steady rhythm maintain clarity. The refined flared terminals also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and branding or packaging that benefits from a classic, cultivated voice.
The overall tone is classical and literary, suggesting bookish refinement rather than sharp modernity. Its gentle flaring and open shapes create a calm, welcoming rhythm that reads as traditional and trustworthy without feeling heavy or ornate.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional serif typography with a subtly humanist, flared-stem character, prioritizing readable text color while adding a touch of warmth and craft in the stroke endings.
Distinctive details include a Q with a clean, sweeping tail and a lowercase t with a simple, slightly tapered crossbar. Spacing appears measured and even in the text sample, producing a smooth paragraph color with clear word shapes and minimal visual noise.