Serif Other Sili 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, storybook, vintage, whimsical, ornate, gothic, thematic display, vintage flavor, ornamental impact, expressive branding, swashy, tapered, flared, calligraphic, quirky.
A decorative serif with compact proportions, sculpted counters, and pronounced, curling terminals. Strokes are solid and slightly tapered, with a clear thick–thin modulation that feels more calligraphic than strictly transitional. Serifs and ends often flare into teardrops or hooks, giving many letters (notably C, E, F, G, S, and the diagonals) a swashy, carved look. Uppercase forms are lively and asymmetric in places, while lowercase keeps a steady rhythm with sturdy stems and rounded bowls; numerals are similarly stylized with curved entry/exit strokes.
Best suited for display sizes in headlines, titles, posters, and packaging where the swashy terminals and sculpted forms can be appreciated. It can work for short passages in themed contexts (e.g., book covers or chapter titles), but its strong ornamentation makes it less ideal for long-form body text at small sizes.
The overall tone is theatrical and old-world, blending a medieval/storybook charm with a playful, slightly spooky flourish. Its ornate terminals and curving details add personality and motion, creating a decorative voice that feels crafted rather than mechanical.
The font appears designed to evoke an antique, handcrafted serif tradition while adding decorative, curling terminals for extra drama and memorability. Its compact build and consistent ornamental language suggest a goal of creating a distinctive display face for period, fantasy, or vintage-leaning typography.
The design relies on distinctive terminals and interior shaping for character, so it reads best when those details have room to show. Spacing appears intentionally tight and compact, reinforcing the dense, vintage texture in lines of text.