Serif Other Ihha 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, packaging, bookish, vintage, scholarly, literary, heritage feel, text readability, distinctive detail, print voice, bracketed, oldstyle numerals, rounded terminals, ink-trap feel, warm.
This serif has sturdy, bracketed serifs and gently modulated strokes that create a warm, slightly oldstyle color on the page. The letterforms show rounded joins and softened terminals, with occasional notch-like shaping at some inner corners that gives an inked, slightly rugged texture without becoming distressed. Uppercase proportions feel classic and steady, while the lowercase is compact and readable with a fairly traditional rhythm and moderate apertures. The figures appear to include oldstyle-style forms with curves and descending elements, reinforcing a text-forward, historical tone.
It performs well for editorial layouts, book typography, and magazine text where a classic serif voice is desired. The added character in the details also makes it effective for headings, pull quotes, and packaging or branding that aims for heritage and literary cues.
Overall, it conveys a bookish, vintage sensibility—confident and traditional, with a hint of hand-inked character. The tone sits comfortably between formal and approachable, suggesting literature, academia, and print culture rather than a sleek contemporary voice.
The design appears intended to echo traditional print serifs while introducing small, expressive touches in terminals and internal shaping to distinguish it from a purely neutral text face. The goal seems to be reliable readability with an unmistakably vintage, curated personality.
In paragraphs, the face maintains a consistent, even texture, while the small idiosyncrasies in terminals and joins add personality at larger sizes. The contrast remains moderate and the serifs are pronounced enough to guide the eye, making it feel suited to continuous reading while still offering a distinctive, slightly decorative edge.