Serif Other Ilder 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, headlines, packaging, posters, branding, storybook, old-timey, whimsical, handcrafted, friendly, evoke vintage, add personality, storybook tone, hand-inked feel, bracketed, flared, soft terminals, ink-trap feel, rounded serifing.
A decorative serif with softly bracketed, flared terminals and a subtly calligraphic, inked construction. Strokes are generally sturdy with gentle modulation, and many joins swell slightly, giving counters a warm, organic irregularity. Serifs read more as softened wedges than sharp hairlines, and the overall texture feels lively due to small width and shape variations from glyph to glyph. Uppercase forms are broad and stable with pronounced, rounded tops and feet, while lowercase letters keep compact proportions and a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm.
Well-suited to headlines, titles, and short passages where a distinctive, vintage-flavored serif can set mood quickly—such as book covers, theater or event posters, artisanal packaging, and brand marks for cafés or boutiques. It can also work for pull quotes or chapter openers, where its lively texture remains readable at moderate sizes.
The face conveys a playful, old-world tone—part storybook, part vintage print—without becoming overly ornate. Its softened edges and hand-touched rhythm make it feel approachable and characterful, suggesting traditional craft and a hint of theatrical charm.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional serif letterforms with a deliberately softened, hand-inked finish, balancing readability with decorative charm. Its mild irregularities and flared serifing suggest a goal of warmth and personality over strict neutrality.
Round characters like O, C, and G have open, generous bowls with softened interior corners, while diagonals (V, W, X) appear slightly curved and brush-like rather than strictly geometric. The figures follow the same flared, inked logic, producing a cohesive set suited to display and short-text use where personality is desired.