Serif Other Haho 5 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, titles, packaging, posters, book covers, storybook, heritage, quirky, theatrical, rustic, expressive serif, heritage tone, storybook display, crafted texture, bracketed, flared, wedge-like, inked, lively.
A display serif with pronounced stroke contrast and wedge-like, softly bracketed serifs that feel slightly carved or inked rather than mechanically crisp. Curves are generous and rounded, while joins and terminals show subtle swelling and tapering that gives the outlines a hand-touched rhythm. Proportions are a bit irregular across glyphs, with wide, confident caps and lowercase forms that mix sturdy bowls with lively, sometimes asymmetric terminals. Numerals and punctuation share the same chunky, calligraphic modulation, keeping the overall color dark and emphatic in text.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, titling, posters, and packaging where a historic-yet-playful serif voice is desirable. It can also work for short pull quotes or chapter openers, adding a distinctive texture and strong typographic color without requiring ornate ornamentation.
The tone is classic and old-world, but not formal—more storybook and theatrical than strictly editorial. Its lively terminals and gently uneven rhythm add personality, suggesting craft, folklore, and historical flavor without fully committing to blackletter or traditional oldstyle restraint.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif construction with a more expressive, hand-inked finish, creating a distinctive display face that feels familiar yet characterful. Its contrasty strokes and sculpted serifs aim to evoke heritage and storytelling while maintaining clear letter differentiation for impactful setting.
Uppercase forms read especially strong and emblematic, while the lowercase adds a playful, slightly idiosyncratic texture that becomes more apparent in longer lines. The high contrast and dense stroke weight create a bold page presence, favoring larger sizes where the sculpted serifs and tapered details stay clear.