Serif Other Ihki 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, industrial, vintage, authoritative, utilitarian, poster, display impact, industrial flavor, vintage tone, compact rhythm, bracketed serifs, square terminals, condensed feel, sturdy, angular.
This typeface pairs sturdy, upright roman construction with compact proportions and an engineered, squared-off sensibility. Serifs are bracketed but tight, with many terminals cut flat or slightly chamfered, creating a crisp, sign-painterly edge rather than a delicate book face. Curves are controlled and somewhat squarish (notably in bowls and counters), while stems and joins stay firm and vertical, producing an even, workmanlike rhythm. Overall spacing reads slightly tight in display sizes, reinforcing a dense, blocky silhouette across both capitals and lowercase.
It works best in headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where its compact, squared detailing can read as intentional character. It can also serve in logotypes or wordmarks that benefit from a firm, industrial-leaning serif presence, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The tone feels industrial and vintage, with a no-nonsense, authoritative presence reminiscent of engraved signage, labels, and old poster typography. Its squared detailing and compact massing add a utilitarian toughness, giving text a confident, slightly retro voice without leaning into ornate flourish.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif foundations with more mechanical, squared terminals for a bold, utilitarian display voice. It prioritizes a dense, stable silhouette and consistent vertical rhythm, aiming for strong impact and a vintage-industrial flavor in short text settings.
Distinctive squared curves and flattened terminals make the face feel decorative in its details while remaining highly structured. The numerals share the same blocky, engineered character, and the uppercase set maintains a consistent, sturdy profile suited to impactful lines of text.