Serif Other Haba 12 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, branding, packaging, storybook, whimsical, old-style, theatrical, quirky, expressiveness, vintage charm, distinctive display, literary tone, bracketed serifs, flared strokes, calligraphic, asymmetric, soft joins.
A decorative serif with tall, condensed proportions and pronounced stroke contrast. Terminals and serifs are lightly bracketed and often flare or taper in a calligraphic way, giving many letters a slightly hand-drawn, irregular finish. Curves are smooth but not mechanically uniform, and several forms show subtle asymmetry and quirky inflections (notably in bowls, spurs, and crossbars), creating a lively rhythm. Numerals follow the same stylized logic, mixing strong vertical stems with delicate hairlines and expressive terminals.
Best suited to display typography—headlines, titles, cover treatments, and brand marks where its distinctive serif construction can be appreciated. It can add personality to packaging and event/poster design, and works well for short editorial features or pull quotes when set with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone feels storybook and theatrical, with an antique, slightly mischievous personality rather than strict editorial seriousness. Its crisp contrast reads elegant at a glance, while the idiosyncratic details add charm and character.
Likely designed to evoke a vintage, literary feel with a deliberately quirky, hand-influenced serif language—combining classic high-contrast structure with playful, individualized details for memorable display use.
The narrow set and strong vertical emphasis help it hold together in short settings, while the fine hairlines and decorative shaping suggest avoiding very small sizes or low-resolution reproduction where delicate details may soften.