Serif Other Gomu 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, book covers, vintage, rustic, bookish, storybook, traditional, heritage tone, display impact, warm authority, decorative serif, bracketed serifs, soft terminals, flared strokes, compact fit, robust.
A dark, weighty serif with compact proportions and strongly bracketed, slightly flared serifs. Strokes show gentle modulation with rounded joins and softened terminals, giving the outlines a carved, ink-trap-free solidity rather than sharp, razor-edged precision. Uppercase forms feel sturdy and classical, while lowercase letters maintain a tight, efficient rhythm with noticeable stroke swelling in places and subtly tapered ends that add a decorative, old-style flavor.
This font is well suited to headlines and short blocks of copy where a strong, traditional serif voice is desired—such as posters, packaging, and branding that leans heritage or handcrafted. It can also work effectively for book covers and display typography where its compact rhythm and sturdy serifs help maintain presence at larger sizes.
The overall tone reads vintage and handcrafted, with a warm, slightly rustic presence reminiscent of traditional print and signage. Its sturdy shapes and softened details create a friendly, storybook-like authority rather than a sleek or modern voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif foundation with added decorative warmth—combining sturdy, compact proportions with softened, flared details to evoke an established, vintage character for display-forward settings.
The numerals are heavy and characterful, matching the letterforms with broad curves and pronounced serifing. Spacing appears fairly tight in running text, supporting dense, impactful lines while maintaining clear word shapes.