Serif Other Kosa 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, titles, branding, editorial, victorian, dramatic, authoritative, antique, theatrical, display impact, period flavor, formal voice, engraved look, bracketed, wedge serif, vertical stress, engraved, display.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced vertical stems, tapered joins, and sharply bracketed wedge-like serifs that read as carved rather than softly calligraphic. The design shows a distinct vertical stress and narrow interior apertures, with slightly condensed proportions in many capitals and sturdier, weighty lowercase forms. Curves (C, G, O, S) are tightly controlled and somewhat angular at transitions, while terminals often end in crisp, squared-off or chiseled shapes that heighten the engraved feel. Numerals are bold and emphatic, with strong slab-like bases and compact counters that suit headline settings.
Best suited to display work such as posters, book or film titles, mastheads, and branding where a historic, authoritative tone is desirable. It can also work for editorial pull quotes or section openers, especially at larger sizes where the sharp contrast and serif detailing can be appreciated.
The font conveys a formal, old-world drama—confident and ceremonial with a hint of period ornament. Its strong contrast and chiseled serifs evoke classic printing and poster traditions, giving text a stately, authoritative voice that feels historical and theatrical rather than minimal or neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a period-inflected, engraved serif look with strong contrast and commanding shapes for attention-getting typography. Its construction prioritizes dramatic presence and a distinctive, traditional voice in large-scale settings.
In text settings the rhythm is punchy and dark, with prominent verticals and tight counters producing a dense color. The uppercase has a particularly monumental presence, and the overall construction favors display clarity over quiet, continuous reading.