Serif Other Dere 3 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, logos, vintage, editorial, authoritative, playful, impact, nostalgia, distinctiveness, headline voice, bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, ball terminals, soft corners, ink-trap feel.
A heavy serif with compact counters and pronounced bracketed serifs, drawing a sturdy, poster-ready silhouette. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with curved joins and softened corners that give the letters a slightly inked, “stamped” feel rather than a razor-sharp finish. Terminals often end in rounded or ball-like forms, and several characters feature curled or hooked details (notably in the lowercase), creating a lively rhythm despite the dense color. Numerals are robust and expressive, matching the strong typographic presence of the capitals and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines and short-form display where its dense color and decorative terminals can be appreciated—posters, book covers, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also work for pull quotes or section openers when you want a traditional serif voice with extra personality.
The tone is classic and assertive, evoking old editorial headlines and print-era display typography, but with a friendly eccentricity from the rounded terminals and subtle curls. It reads as confident and somewhat theatrical—serious enough for strong statements, yet quirky enough to feel distinctive and characterful.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a vintage editorial sensibility, combining strong contrast and prominent serifs with softened, curled terminals to create a distinctive, memorable display serif.
The texture is dark and even at display sizes, with tight interior spaces that amplify impact. The design leans on exaggerated serif shaping and curved finishing details to avoid feeling purely blocky, giving it a decorative flavor while remaining clearly legible in headline settings.