Serif Other Tovi 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, logotypes, packaging, victorian, gothic, storybook, whimsical, vintage, period evocation, display impact, ornamental character, brand voice, flared, incised, spurred, ornamental, calligraphic.
This typeface is a decorative serif with sharp, flared terminals and small wedge-like serifs that feel partly incised. Strokes are predominantly straight and vertical, with brisk diagonal joins and pointed apexes, giving the letters a crisp, angular rhythm. Several glyphs feature distinctive interior cuts and teardrop-like notches, and a few forms show curled or hooked details (notably in characters like Q and J), adding an ornamental, display-driven texture. Round letters are squarer and more tensioned than geometric, and the numerals follow the same chiseled, spurred construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, headlines, and title treatments where its carved, spurred details can be appreciated. It can also work for book covers, game or event branding, and packaging that benefits from a vintage or gothic accent, especially in short phrases or prominent pull quotes.
The overall tone is antique and theatrical, evoking Victorian poster lettering, early book titles, and gothic sign painting. Its sharp spurs and quirky inner cut-ins add a slightly mischievous, storybook character—more dramatic than formal, and more expressive than neutral text serifs.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional serif construction with engraved, flared terminals and playful internal cut detailing, aiming for a period-inspired display look rather than unobtrusive reading text. Its consistent ornamental motifs suggest a focus on strong identity and memorable word shapes.
In running text the strong verticals and angular detailing create an active, high-contrast silhouette at the word level, which can look striking in headlines but visually busy at smaller sizes. The letterforms maintain a consistent ornamental vocabulary across caps, lowercase, and figures, making it well-suited to short, punchy settings.