Serif Other Siba 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, signage, medieval, storybook, ornate, gothic, whimsical, historical evoke, display impact, thematic branding, decorative flavor, blackletter-tinged, flared, calligraphic, bracketed, swashy.
A decorative serif with compact proportions, sturdy vertical strokes, and gently flared, bracketed terminals. The forms mix crisp wedges with rounded, teardrop-like bowls and occasional curled spur details, creating a lively, irregular rhythm without abandoning legibility. Uppercase letters show prominent internal curves and notched transitions, while lowercase keeps a compact x-height with assertive ascenders and sturdy, footed stems. Numerals are heavy and stylized, with distinctive curves and pronounced terminals that echo the letterforms.
Best suited to display sizes where the curled terminals and sculpted serifs can be appreciated—headlines, posters, chapter titles, and cover typography. It also fits themed packaging, event branding, menus, and signage that benefit from an old-world or fantasy accent. For longer text, it will generally work more as a flavoring element than as a continuous reading face.
The overall tone feels medieval and storybook-like, with a blackletter-adjacent flavor tempered by rounded, friendly curves. It reads as historic and ceremonial rather than strictly formal, suggesting old-world craft, folklore, and theatrical signage. The embellished terminals add a playful edge that keeps it from feeling severe.
The letterforms appear designed to evoke historical serif traditions with a decorative, blackletter-tinged twist, prioritizing character and silhouette over neutral regularity. Its compact build and emphatic terminals suggest an intention to deliver strong impact and period atmosphere in titles and branding.
The design relies on strong silhouette character—especially in capitals and numerals—so spacing and word-shape become a key part of its personality. The letterforms show deliberate asymmetries and decorative inflections (notably on curved letters), which enhance personality but can add visual busyness in dense settings.