Serif Other Vumo 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Campione Neue' by BoxTube Labs, 'House Of Cards' by Dharma Type, 'Mercurial' by Grype, 'EFCO Colburn' by Ilham Herry, 'Obvia Condensed' by Typefolio, and 'Probeta' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, gothic, vintage, authoritative, dramatic, traditional, heritage feel, engraved look, display impact, poster voice, blackletter-tinged, beveled, angular, inscribed, high-impact.
A heavy, compact serif with strongly faceted construction and chiseled-looking corners. Strokes are broad and mostly monolinear, with crisp, angular terminals and small wedge-like serifs that feel carved rather than bracketed. Curves are tightened into polygonal arcs, giving rounds (like O, C, and G) an octagonal, sign-painted rhythm. Counters are relatively small and apertures are firm, producing dense texture that holds together well at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, short phrases, and branding where a strong, vintage voice is desirable. It works well for labels, packaging, signage, and event or venue graphics, especially when large sizes can showcase the sharp facets and carved details.
The overall tone is old-world and assertive, blending a blackletter-adjacent seriousness with a poster-ready, carved-sign presence. It reads as ceremonial and slightly stern, with a nostalgic, heritage feel suited to bold statements rather than quiet text.
The design appears intended to evoke engraved or cut lettering with a historic, blackletter-influenced flavor, while remaining structured and legible in bold display settings. Its consistent faceting and dense color suggest a focus on impact and atmosphere over extended reading.
Uppercase forms are especially architectural and blocky, while the lowercase keeps the same angular logic with compact bowls and squared-off joins. Numerals follow the same faceted treatment, reinforcing a cohesive, emblematic look across letters and figures.