Serif Other Hima 2 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, book covers, theatrical, vintage, playful, ornate, whimsical, display impact, ornamental flair, vintage evoke, brand voice, ball terminals, teardrop terminals, swash caps, bracketed serifs, calligraphic contrast.
A decorative serif with dramatic thick–thin contrast and a broad, display-oriented stance. Letterforms combine sturdy vertical stems with hairline connections and sharply tapered joins, while terminals frequently resolve into teardrop/ball shapes that read as built-in flourishes. Serifs are bracketed and often elongated, and many capitals feature curling entry strokes that give the alphabet a sculpted, emblematic silhouette. Lowercase maintains a relatively traditional structure but carries the same high-contrast rhythm and occasional soft, bulb-like terminals, keeping the texture lively and irregular in a deliberate way.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where the distinctive terminal shapes and swashy capitals can be appreciated. It works well for short phrases, titles, and pull quotes, especially in contexts aiming for a vintage or theatrical voice rather than long-form readability.
The overall tone feels theatrical and vintage, suggesting poster lettering and show-card typography rather than quiet editorial text. The rounded teardrop terminals and swashy capitals add a playful, slightly eccentric charm that can read as festive or storybook-like depending on setting.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic high-contrast serif forms with built-in ornamentation, using teardrop terminals and swash-like cap details to create immediate personality. Its proportions and contrast suggest a display focus—prioritizing impact, rhythm, and memorable silhouettes over neutrality.
In the sample text, the strong contrast and ornate terminals create a sparkling, high-ink/low-ink pattern that becomes a defining texture at larger sizes. Numerals share the same display logic, with pronounced curves and decorative terminals that help them hold their own in headings and logos.