Serif Other Ihpa 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, storybook, rustic, playful, nostalgic, friendly, display impact, handcrafted feel, vintage charm, friendly branding, wedge serifs, soft corners, bulbous, irregular rhythm, hand-hewn.
A heavy, compact serif with wedge-like, flared terminals and softly swollen strokes that give the letterforms a carved, hand-hewn feel. Curves are full and round, joins are slightly pinched, and outlines show a gentle, intentional unevenness rather than strict geometric regularity. Counters tend to be relatively small for the weight, and the overall silhouette reads dark and sturdy, with lively width changes from glyph to glyph and a bouncy baseline rhythm in text.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of text where its strong color and expressive serifs can carry personality—such as posters, book covers, packaging, and branding. It can work for brief display copy, but the dense counters and energetic rhythm are more effective at larger sizes than in extended reading.
The tone is warm and characterful, blending old-fashioned charm with a playful, slightly quirky attitude. Its decorative serif details and uneven rhythm suggest a handmade, folkloric sensibility rather than a formal editorial voice.
The design appears intended to provide a bold, approachable display serif with a handcrafted flavor—combining sturdy weight with flared, decorative terminals to evoke vintage, storybook, or artisanal contexts.
Serif shapes are more flared and tapered than bracketed, producing a chiseled, calligraphic impression without noticeable stroke contrast. Numerals and capitals share the same chunky, rounded construction, which keeps headlines cohesive and emphatic.