Serif Other Kori 8 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, confident, traditional, authoritative, vintage, impact, authority, heritage, drama, display strength, bracketed, flared, sculpted, heavy, compact.
A heavy serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and rounded/bracketed terminals that give the strokes a sculpted, slightly softened feel. Capitals are broad and sturdy with squared shoulders and substantial serifs, while lowercase forms keep a tall, solid presence and relatively open counters for the weight. Curves show smooth transitions into stems, and joins feel robust rather than delicate, producing an even, emphatic texture in paragraphs and headlines.
Best suited to display uses such as headlines, subheads, posters, and prominent pull quotes where its strong contrast and substantial serifs can be appreciated. It can also work for editorial mastheads, branding, and packaging that call for a classic, authoritative serif voice and bold typographic presence.
The overall tone reads assertive and classical, with a newsprint/editorial gravity that feels established and formal. Its strong contrast and weight add drama and a slightly vintage seriousness, lending a sense of authority and certainty to messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif impression with extra punch, combining classic bracketed serifs and vertical emphasis with a more dramatic, display-oriented weight and contrast. The goal seems to be high-impact readability and an unmistakably confident typographic color in larger sizes.
Numerals are hefty and blocky with clear differentiation, matching the letters’ strong vertical stress. Spacing and rhythm appear geared toward impactful setting, with consistent stroke buildup at serifs and terminals that helps maintain clarity despite the dense weight.