Serif Other Siba 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, vintage, storybook, theatrical, whimsical, old-world, distinctive display, heritage feel, expressive titles, ornamental serif, bracketed, curly terminals, flared strokes, teardrop joins, soft corners.
This is a decorative serif with compact, tall proportions and a dense color on the page. Stems are sturdy and mostly even, with gently flared endings and pronounced, bracketed serifs that often curl into small hooks. Curves are rounded and slightly bulbous at joins, giving counters a soft, teardrop-like feel in places, while diagonals and verticals stay crisp and controlled. The overall rhythm is lively and varied, with distinctive capital forms and slightly idiosyncratic lowercase details that keep text feeling characterful rather than strictly classical.
It performs best in short to medium display settings where its distinctive serif detailing can be appreciated—headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks. It can work for introductory text or pull quotes at larger sizes, but the ornamental terminals and dense texture are most effective when given room and size.
The font conveys an old-world, storybook mood with a theatrical, slightly whimsical edge. Its curled terminals and sculpted serifs suggest heritage printing and display typography, making it feel decorative and expressive without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif structure with playful, ornamental terminals to create a strong display voice. It aims for a vintage-inspired tone that remains readable while offering distinctive silhouettes for branding and titling.
Capitals show the most personality, with ornamental entry strokes and curled top terminals that create a recognizable silhouette. Numerals are sturdy and display-minded, matching the letterforms’ rounded, bracketed finishing and maintaining a consistent, punchy presence in headings.