Serif Other Iskow 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, headlines, branding, invitations, editorial, refined, dramatic, classic, literary, classic revival, editorial voice, premium feel, distinctiveness, bracketed, calligraphic, sculpted, sharp, crisp.
This serif design pairs high-contrast strokes with tapered, wedge-like terminals and tightly controlled bracketed serifs. Curves are smooth and slightly calligraphic in feel, while joins and endings come to crisp points that create a chiseled, sculptural silhouette. Proportions are moderately open with a relatively compact lowercase, and the rhythm alternates between thin hairlines and heavier stems to produce a lively page color. Uppercase forms feel stately and slightly narrow, while lowercase shapes show pronounced ear/terminal gestures (notably in letters like a, g, and y) that add distinctive texture in text.
It suits book interiors, literary and lifestyle magazines, and other long-form editorial settings where a traditional serif voice with extra character is desirable. It also performs well in display roles—headlines, pull quotes, and identity work—where its sharp terminals and contrast can read as premium and intentional.
Overall it reads as refined and editorial, with a dramatic, literary tone. The sharp terminals and strong contrast add sophistication and a touch of theatricality, suggesting classic publishing or cultural branding rather than purely utilitarian typography.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic high-contrast serif with more pronounced, decorative terminal shaping, balancing readability with a distinctive, crafted surface. It aims to deliver an elegant, publishing-ready texture while offering enough idiosyncratic details to stand out in branding and display.
Numerals match the text style with clear contrast and crisp finishing, helping them integrate smoothly in running copy. In larger sizes the pointed terminals and sculpted serifs become a defining feature, giving headlines a distinctive, curated voice.