Serif Other Temy 4 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, vintage, poster, theatrical, condensed, authoritative, attention, compact fit, vintage tone, display impact, sign clarity, flared serifs, tapered terminals, tall proportions, compact spacing, engraved feel.
A tall, tightly condensed serif with sturdy, mostly even stroke weight and strongly tapered, wedge-like serifs. The curves are compact and controlled, with narrow counters and a vertical, columnar rhythm that keeps letterforms crisp at display sizes. Many terminals flare subtly rather than ending in blunt slabs, giving the outlines a carved, poster-like presence. Uppercase forms are especially architectural, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, utilitarian structure with compact bowls and short extenders.
Best suited to display applications where height and compact width are advantages, such as posters, headlines, storefront or wayfinding signage, and packaging labels. It can work well when you need a strong, condensed wordmark-like texture, especially in short phrases and stacked compositions.
The overall tone feels vintage and theatrical, with a strong period-poster energy and a slightly dramatic, showcard voice. Its narrow stance and flared finishing details read as assertive and attention-seeking rather than quiet or text-oriented. The impression is classic but stylized—more headline and signage than book typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a dense, high-impact condensed serif with a classic showcard/engraved flavor. Its flared serifs and tall proportions emphasize verticality and presence, aiming for strong recognition in display settings and tight horizontal spaces.
The figures and capitals appear optimized for impact: narrow counters and compressed widths create dense texture, while the flared serifs help keep shapes distinguishable in tight settings. The sample text shows a consistent vertical emphasis and an even, dark color across lines, suitable for bold, compact headline composition.