Serif Normal Yily 2 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, branding, refined, classic, poised, readability, elegance, traditional, bracketed, hairline, crisp, calligraphic, bookish.
A delicate, high-contrast serif with fine hairlines and tapered terminals that keep the texture light and airy. Serifs are bracketed and sharp, with smooth transitions into stems that feel slightly calligraphic rather than purely mechanical. Curves are generous and controlled, counters stay open, and the overall rhythm reads calm and even despite the strong thick–thin modulation. The figures and lowercase show a traditional, oldstyle-leaning flavor with varied widths and elegant, slightly flowing forms.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a refined serif texture is desired. It also fits magazine headlines, pull quotes, and cultural branding that benefits from a classic, elegant voice, especially when set with generous spacing and comfortable sizes.
The font conveys a refined, literary tone suited to classical and cultural contexts. Its light touch and crisp contrast feel formal and composed, with an understated elegance that suggests tradition and careful craft rather than display loudness.
The design appears intended as a conventional, readable text serif that prioritizes elegance and typographic tradition. Its high contrast and carefully shaped serifs aim to deliver a polished editorial impression while keeping the overall color light and crisp on the page.
In the text sample, the thin horizontals and hairline joins give a bright page color, while the bracketed serifs help maintain continuity across lines. The uppercase has a stately presence for titling, and the lowercase maintains readability through open apertures and clear differentiation of shapes.