Serif Other Ihlo 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logotypes, packaging, heritage, collegiate, rustic, authoritative, craft, engraved effect, heritage tone, display impact, signage utility, beveled serifs, octagonal joins, ink-trap cuts, engraved feel, compact caps.
A sturdy serif display face with chiseled, faceted contours and crisp, angular terminals. Strokes are largely uniform but shaped by chamfered corners and small wedge-like serifs that create an engraved, cut-from-metal impression. Counters tend toward squarish and octagonal forms, and many curves resolve into flattened arcs with sharp joints. The uppercase feels compact and monolinear in weight distribution, while the lowercase is more text-like but still carries the same clipped, notched detailing; numerals follow the same blocky, carved construction for a consistent set.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and signage where the faceted serif detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for logotypes and brand marks needing a sturdy, heritage-leaning voice; for longer text, it performs most convincingly at generous sizes where the notches and chamfers remain clear.
The overall tone is traditional and workmanlike, evoking signage, collegiate lettering, and old-style print where letters appear carved, stamped, or pressed. The sharp facets add a slightly rugged, crafted character that reads confident and utilitarian rather than delicate or playful.
The design appears intended to translate classic serif structure into a bold, carved aesthetic, balancing legibility with decorative cuts that suggest engraving or stamped lettering. Its consistent angular treatment across caps, lowercase, and figures points to an aim for cohesive, impactful display typography.
The face relies on repeated chamfers and small cut-ins at joins to keep heavy strokes from clumping, which also adds a decorative rhythm at larger sizes. The texture in paragraphs is dense and high-impact, with strong word shapes and a distinctly angular silhouette.