Serif Other Arfa 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CA Zentrum' by Cape Arcona Type Foundry, 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Chortler' by FansyType, 'Cardin' by Flavortype, and 'MVB Diazo' by MVB (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, children’s media, playful, friendly, retro, whimsical, chunky, display impact, vintage charm, playful tone, friendly branding, poster presence, rounded, soft terminals, ball serifs, bulbous, bouncy.
A very heavy, rounded serif with soft, inflated contours and pronounced ball-like terminals. Strokes are low-contrast and smoothly modeled, with a gently irregular rhythm that gives the forms a hand-shaped feel while remaining consistent across the set. Counters are compact and often teardrop or oval, and many letters show small, rounded serif-like nubs rather than sharp bracketed serifs. Overall spacing reads generous and the silhouettes stay bold and clear, with distinctive, slightly quirky curves in letters like S, G, a, and g.
Best suited to large sizes where its chunky serifs, rounded terminals, and quirky curves can be appreciated—such as posters, headlines, logos, and product packaging. It also works well for playful branding and short promotional copy where a friendly, retro voice is desired.
The design reads warm and approachable, with a nostalgic, cartoonish tone that suggests mid-century display lettering and playful packaging. Its bouncy curves and soft terminals make it feel informal and inviting rather than formal or editorial.
The font appears designed to deliver high-impact display typography with a soft, approachable personality. Its combination of heavy weight, rounded ball terminals, and gently irregular shapes suggests an intention to evoke vintage charm while maintaining clear, bold silhouettes for attention-grabbing use.
The uppercase has a sturdy, poster-ready presence, while the lowercase introduces more character through varied bowl shapes and lively joins. Numerals are equally chunky and rounded, matching the letterforms for cohesive display settings. The texture in paragraph samples stays dense and dark, emphasizing impact over delicate detail.