Serif Other Viho 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Railroad Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Level' by District, 'Taberna' by Latinotype, and 'Bulltoad' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s media, signage, playful, storybook, retro, whimsical, friendly, attention, warmth, whimsy, nostalgia, branding, flared, rounded, bulbous, bouncy, soft terminals.
A very heavy, display-oriented serif with flared, softly bracketed terminals and rounded, slightly irregular contours. Strokes swell and pinch in a subtle, organic way, giving letters a carved or hand-cut feel while remaining consistently upright and legible. Counters are generous for the weight, and many joins and corners are eased into curves rather than sharp angles. The overall rhythm is lively, with small variations in glyph footprint and a gently wavy baseline impression in running text.
Best suited to headlines, short bursts of copy, and branding moments where a bold, friendly voice is needed—such as packaging, café or boutique signage, event posters, and children’s or educational materials. In longer passages it stays readable, but its strong texture and playful rhythm will dominate the page, making it more effective as a display face than for dense body text.
The tone is cheerful and characterful, leaning toward nostalgic, storybook, and family-friendly communication. Its chunky shapes and soft serifs feel approachable and humorous rather than formal, suggesting a handcrafted warmth with a vintage poster sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, whimsical personality, combining classic serif cues with softened, exaggerated shapes. It prioritizes charm and recognizability at larger sizes, creating a distinctive silhouette that reads quickly while feeling handcrafted and fun.
Uppercase forms read as sturdy and compact, while lowercase introduces more personality through rounded bowls, curved descenders, and distinctive terminals. Numerals match the same soft, flared treatment, keeping a consistent, bold color in text blocks.