Serif Other Toju 1 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports promo, packaging, retro, poster-like, dramatic, sporty, impact, attention, speed, space-saving, compressed, steep slant, wedge serifs, ink-trap notches, sharp joins.
A condensed, steeply slanted serif with pronounced stroke contrast and a strong vertical rhythm. Terminals resolve into small wedge-like serifs, while many joins show sharp, cut-in notches that give the outlines a chiseled, engineered look. Counters are relatively tight and the forms feel tall and upright despite the italic angle, producing a fast, forward-leaning texture. Numerals and capitals follow the same compressed proportions and crisp detailing, keeping the set visually consistent at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and logo/branding work where the condensed width and dramatic contrast can carry personality and save space. It can also work well in sports or event-style promotions and on packaging where a bold, fast tone is desired. For longer paragraphs, it will generally perform better at larger sizes with generous leading due to the dense, slanted texture.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a retro display flavor that reads as theatrical and attention-grabbing. The compressed stance and dramatic contrast add urgency and punch, suggesting movement and impact rather than quiet refinement.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display serif: compressed for economy of space, italicized to imply speed, and sharpened with wedge serifs and cut-in joins to create a distinctive, memorable silhouette.
In text settings the slant and narrow set create a dense, high-energy color, with distinctive bite-like notches that become a key identifying feature. The design’s sharp transitions and tight spacing tendencies make it feel optimized for short bursts rather than long-form reading.