Serif Other Hiba 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Burgie' by Alit Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: display, posters, book covers, headlines, branding, victorian, storybook, whimsical, theatrical, old-world, expressiveness, period flavor, decorative impact, distinct voice, display emphasis, bracketed, flared, ball terminals, ink traps, teardrops.
A decorative serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and softened, calligraphic shaping. Serifs are bracketed and often flare into bulbous, teardrop-like ends, with frequent ball terminals and curled hooks that give many strokes a sculpted, inked look. The rhythm is lively rather than rigid: curves swell, joins pinch, and counters vary noticeably across letters, creating a distinctly ornamental texture. Capitals read broad and stately, while lowercase forms add more motion through looped descenders and curled entry/exit strokes; figures follow the same high-contrast, embellished construction.
Best suited to display settings where its high-contrast strokes and ornamental terminals can be appreciated—headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, and identity work seeking an old-world or theatrical flavor. It can work for short passages or pull quotes when a textured, character-forward reading experience is desired, but it will be most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone feels antique and theatrical, evoking Victorian display printing and storybook titling. Its playful terminals and swooping details add a mischievous, slightly gothic charm that reads as characterful rather than formal.
The design appears intended as a character serif that borrows from historical, print-era letterforms and amplifies them with exaggerated contrast, curled terminals, and decorative bracketing. The goal is expressive impact and a distinctive voice rather than quiet, utilitarian readability.
The font’s strong internal contrast and decorative terminals create a dense, patterned color on the page, especially in continuous text. Many letters show distinctive, individualized details (notably in curved forms and diagonals), which boosts personality but also makes the texture more animated than neutral.