Serif Other Siho 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, packaging, posters, branding, storybook, vintage, whimsical, classic, academic, evoke heritage, add character, literary tone, decorative serif, bracketed, calligraphic, soft curves, flared, high-waisted.
A decorative serif with compact proportions, moderate stroke contrast, and strongly modeled, bracketed serifs. Terminals frequently curl into teardrop or hook-like forms, giving many strokes a soft, calligraphic finish rather than a blunt cutoff. Uppercase letters show lively, slightly idiosyncratic silhouettes (notably in curved letters like C, G, J, and S), while the lowercase maintains a readable rhythm with a two-storey a, a compact e, and a distinctive, looped g. Numerals are sturdy and old-style in feel, with rounded bowls and angled, tapered ends that match the text forms.
Best suited for headlines and short passages where its distinctive terminals can be appreciated—such as book covers, editorial titles, cultural posters, and boutique packaging. It can also work for branding that wants a classic serif foundation with a slightly whimsical twist, while extended small-size text may benefit from generous size and leading.
The tone is classic but playful: it reads as traditional serif typography enlivened by quirky hooks and curled terminals. The overall impression leans literary and storybook-like, with a lightly theatrical, period-flavored personality that stands out without becoming distressed or rough.
The design intent appears to be a readable serif with a noticeable, decorative signature—using curled terminals and bracketed serifs to evoke an older, literary atmosphere while still functioning as a coherent text-and-display family style.
The design keeps a consistent serif treatment across caps, lowercase, and figures, emphasizing curved entry/exit strokes and softly swelling joins. Spacing appears fairly tight and the letterforms are visually busy at small sizes, but the strong silhouettes remain clear in display settings.