Serif Other Haby 12 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, packaging, editorial, book covers, storybook, old-style, quirky, friendly, hand-wrought, add warmth, evoke tradition, stand out, humanize text, bracketed, flared, soft, calligraphic, organic.
This serif design shows softly bracketed serifs, subtly flared stroke endings, and moderate stroke modulation that keeps the texture lively without becoming delicate. Curves are slightly irregular in a controlled way, giving many letters a hand-wrought feel while maintaining consistent construction and spacing. Counters are open and rounded, terminals often finish with a small bulb or wedge-like flare, and the overall rhythm reads compact and vertical with a gentle, old-style lean in the details rather than in the posture.
Best suited to display and short-to-medium length text where its decorative, hand-touched details can be appreciated—such as headlines, editorial pull quotes, book covers, and packaging. It can also work for branding systems that want a classic serif base with a friendly, distinctive voice.
The overall tone is warm and characterful, mixing a traditional bookish presence with a light, whimsical edge. Its slightly idiosyncratic curves and terminals suggest craft and personality rather than strict formality, making text feel inviting and a bit playful.
The design appears intended to evoke a classic serif tradition while introducing subtle unconventional details in terminals and serifs to create a more approachable, storybook-like personality. It prioritizes recognizable letterforms and readability, but with enough idiosyncrasy to stand out in titling and identity work.
Figures appear designed to harmonize with the text, with noticeable personality in curved forms (notably the 2, 3, and 9) and sturdy, legible silhouettes. The uppercase has a dignified presence, while the lowercase adds more of the font’s distinctive charm through expressive terminals and gentle irregularity.