Serif Other Haru 10 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, headlines, packaging, logotypes, victorian, storybook, quirky, theatrical, vintage, display impact, period revival, expressive detail, brand character, bracketing, flared serifs, calligraphic, spiky terminals, ink traps.
A decorative serif with tall, condensed proportions and dramatic thick–thin modulation. Stems are sturdy and vertical, while joins and curves taper sharply into wedge-like, flared serifs and pointed terminals that feel slightly irregular, as if drawn with a broad pen. Many forms show pronounced bracketing and small nicks/ink-trap-like notches where strokes meet, producing a crisp, carved look. Counters are relatively tight and the overall rhythm is compact, with lively stroke endings adding texture in both capitals and lowercase.
Best suited to display settings where its distinctive terminals and high stroke contrast can be appreciated, such as posters, book or album covers, editorial headlines, packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short pull quotes or chapter openers, but its strong detailing makes it less ideal for dense body text at small sizes.
The font projects a vintage, theatrical tone—ornate without becoming overly formal. Its sharp tapers and quirky detailing evoke old posters, storybook titling, and period display typography, giving text a slightly mischievous, handcrafted character.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic serif letterforms with exaggerated contrast and expressive, flared finishing, prioritizing personality and period atmosphere over neutrality. Its condensed stance and energetic terminals suggest a focus on attention-grabbing titles and branding-driven typography.
Capitals read as stately and columnar, while lowercase adds more idiosyncratic motion through curled terminals and varied entry/exit strokes. Numerals share the same tapered, engraved-like finishing, with some figures featuring distinctive hooks and angled stress that increase the decorative flavor.