Serif Other Tofa 10 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, mastheads, packaging, dramatic, editorial, classic, theatrical, authoritative, space saving, headline impact, classic display, elegant contrast, condensed, vertical, hairline, sharp serifs, bracketed serifs.
A tightly condensed serif with pronounced vertical stress and strong thick–thin contrast. Stems are sturdy and straight, while hairlines and crossbars turn extremely fine, creating a crisp, engraved feel. Serifs are sharp and compact, with a mix of bracketed and tapered terminals that stay controlled rather than flared. Counters are relatively narrow and tall, producing a rhythmic, column-like texture; curves (notably in C, O, and S) remain smooth but kept on a narrow set width.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, magazine mastheads, theatrical posters, and book-cover titling where its narrow footprint can pack impact into limited space. It can also work for premium packaging or branding that benefits from a classic, high-contrast serif voice, especially when set at larger sizes.
The overall tone is formal and high-drama—evoking old-style editorial headlines, playbills, and classic title typography. Its contrast and compression read as confident and slightly stern, with a cinematic, poster-like presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a compact width, combining a traditional serif framework with heightened contrast for a striking, editorial display look. Its disciplined verticality suggests it was drawn to create a strong typographic silhouette and a refined, high-impact texture in titles.
The alphabet shows consistent proportions and a disciplined vertical cadence, with punctuation and numerals matching the same condensed, high-contrast logic. In the sample text, the dense texture and fine horizontals make it most persuasive when given size and breathing room rather than tight, small setting.