Serif Other Hibe 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Burgie' by Alit Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, book covers, headlines, branding, packaging, victorian, circus, whimsical, storybook, old-timey, ornamentation, vintage flavor, headline impact, whimsy, bracketed, ball terminals, bulbous, swashy, soft corners.
A decorative serif with sturdy, rounded main strokes and pronounced bracketed serifs that often end in ball-like terminals. Curves are generous and slightly inflated, with teardrop counters and a lively, calligraphic modulation that creates crisp interior whites against heavy outer forms. Several letters show curled or hooked terminals (notably in J, Q, g, y), and the overall rhythm feels compact and bouncy, with irregularities that read as intentional ornament rather than strict text-face uniformity. Numerals follow the same soft, chunky construction, with curled ends and a playful, slightly antiquated silhouette.
It performs best in display contexts such as posters, event promotions, theatrical or circus-themed materials, and title treatments where its ornament and strong silhouettes can be appreciated. It’s also well-suited to branding and packaging that want a nostalgic, crafted, or whimsical tone, especially at medium to large sizes.
The font conveys a theatrical, vintage mood—part Victorian display, part fairground poster—mixing friendliness with a slightly gothic, storybook charm. Its rounded heft and ornamental terminals give it a mischievous, characterful voice that feels handcrafted and performative rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional serif letterforms with exaggerated, rounded weight and decorative terminals, emphasizing personality and period flavor over strict typographic restraint. Its forms aim to evoke historical display typography while remaining playful and approachable.
The most distinctive feature is the recurring ball terminals and curled strokes, which create strong silhouettes and lively texture in headlines. In paragraph settings the dense black and animated details become visually prominent, suggesting it’s meant to be read more as a stylistic statement than as a quiet workhorse.