Serif Other Fiso 10 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, branding, packaging, dramatic, elegant, fashion, distinctive display, luxury tone, editorial impact, modern classic, flared serifs, wedge serifs, calligraphic, ink-trap feel, sharp terminals.
This serif has a high-contrast, display-oriented construction with narrow hairlines and stout, sculpted stems. Serifs are flared and wedge-like, often forming triangular, blade-like terminals rather than bracketed book serifs, giving the letters a carved, calligraphic look. Curves show pronounced thinning at joins and tight apertures, while several letters feature clipped or notched transitions that read like subtle ink traps. Proportions feel moderately condensed in the caps with crisp vertical emphasis, and the lowercase maintains a measured x-height with distinctive, stylized bowls and tails that add personality without becoming script-like.
Best for headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short paragraphs where the contrast and sculpted terminals can be appreciated. It also fits branding, beauty/fashion identities, premium packaging, and poster titling where a distinctive serif voice is desired over a strictly traditional text face.
The overall tone is refined and theatrical—luxury-leaning, slightly exotic, and intentionally attention-grabbing. Its sharp terminals and dramatic contrast suggest fashion/editorial typography and upscale packaging, with a classic-yet-unusual flavor that feels curated rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic high-contrast serif forms with sharper, flared terminals and carved-in details to create a distinctive display serif. It aims to balance elegance with a decorative edge, producing a memorable texture for editorial and brand-forward typography.
In text settings the strong contrast and angular detailing create a lively rhythm and clear word shapes, but the thin hairlines and stylized joins make it better suited to larger sizes or high-quality reproduction. The numerals and capitals carry the same chiseled, flared logic, supporting cohesive titling and figure use in display contexts.