Serif Other Puvi 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: books, editorial, magazines, posters, packaging, bookish, vintage, literary, quirky, heritage feel, text texture, printed charm, personality, bracketed, soft terminals, ink-trap hints, typewriterish, nubby.
A narrow serif with compact proportions and a slightly irregular, inked feel. Strokes show moderate contrast with gently bracketed serifs that often end in softened, nubby terminals rather than razor-sharp points. Curves and joins are a touch idiosyncratic (notably in the bowls and hooks), giving the outlines a subtly hand-set, press-printed character. Spacing and widths vary across letters, and several forms lean toward oldstyle habits—open apertures, modest overshoots, and numerals that mix straight stems with rounded, bulb-like terminals—while keeping an overall tidy, readable skeleton.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a compact, classic texture is useful. It can also serve effectively for pull quotes, headlines, and packaging or label-style typography when a vintage, slightly quirky serif voice is desired.
The tone reads literary and archival, like a classic book face that’s been lightly distressed by printing and time. Its slight eccentricities add charm and personality, nudging it toward a vintage, editorial mood rather than a pristine, corporate one.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif structure with subtle decorative quirks—softened terminals and mildly irregular details—to evoke a printed, heritage atmosphere while remaining practical for text setting.
Capitals are tall and narrow with restrained ornament, while lowercase forms keep a clear rhythm and recognizable silhouettes. The figures appear designed to harmonize with text—simple, sturdy shapes with distinctive terminal treatments—supporting a cohesive, period-leaning texture in paragraphs.