Serif Other Temy 11 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'MARLIN' by Komet & Flicker and 'Hype Vol 1' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, vintage, authoritative, utilitarian, poster, space saving, high impact, retro signage, strong presence, compressed, high-waisted, wedge serif, notched, angular.
A condensed display serif with sturdy, mostly monoline strokes and crisp wedge-like terminals. The forms are tall and compact, with squared shoulders, tight apertures, and a pronounced vertical rhythm that reads strongly in blocks of text. Serifs are small and sharp, often appearing as triangular wedges or clipped corners, giving many letters a slightly notched, machined finish. Numerals and capitals share the same compact, high-impact construction, with clear, straightforward silhouettes and minimal curvature.
This font is best suited for headlines, posters, and signage where strong vertical emphasis and space-saving width are useful. It can work well on packaging and branding that want an industrial or retro-label feel, especially at medium to large sizes. In longer passages it will read as a dense, attention-grabbing texture rather than a relaxed book face.
The overall tone feels industrial and vintage, like lettering cut for signage, headlines, or stamped labels. Its compressed stance and sharp terminals project firmness and authority, with a no-nonsense, workmanlike character. The style also carries a subtle western/poster flavor through its wedge serifs and squared detailing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact width, combining classic serif structure with angular, clipped detailing. Its consistent stroke weight and wedge terminals suggest a decorative take on a traditional serif, tailored for display settings where clarity and attitude matter more than softness.
Spacing in the sample text appears tight and efficient, reinforcing a dense headline color. Round letters (like O and Q) are more rectangular-oval than fully circular, and many joins and terminals look intentionally clipped to keep edges crisp. The lowercase maintains a compact, sturdy texture that stays consistent with the emphatic capitals.