Serif Other Ihba 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, signage, vintage, storybook, folkloric, playful, rustic, add character, period flavor, display impact, hand-crafted feel, bracketed serifs, soft terminals, ink-trap feel, chiselled, bouncy.
A decorative serif with compact proportions, sturdy stems, and softened, bracketed serifs that often flare into wedge-like feet. Curves are slightly irregular and organic, with small scoops and notches that create an ink-trap or carved impression at joins and terminals. The overall color is dark and even, while subtle modulation and pinched counters keep forms lively; bowls and shoulders tend to be rounded and slightly squarish rather than strictly geometric. Spacing reads tight and rhythmic, and the alphabet shows a consistent, hand-shaped character across both caps and lowercase.
Best suited to display work where its sculpted serifs and lively texture can be appreciated—headlines, posters, cover titles, packaging labels, and period-leaning signage. It can work for short passages or pull quotes when set with comfortable size and spacing, but its decorative detailing is most effective in larger settings.
The tone is old-world and characterful, evoking vintage print, folk signage, and storybook display typography. Its lively edges and quirky detailing feel approachable and a bit whimsical rather than formal, giving text a crafted, slightly theatrical voice.
The font appears designed to deliver a distinctive, crafted serif voice that bridges traditional forms with playful, irregular detailing. It aims to add personality and historical flavor to display typography while remaining legible through clear structure and consistent rhythm.
The design’s distinctive terminal shaping becomes most apparent in letters with curves and diagonals, where the small scoops and flares add sparkle but also increase texture. Numerals match the letterforms with similarly flared ends and a traditional, slightly condensed feel, supporting cohesive titling when mixed with text.