Serif Other Razo 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, labels, packaging, stenciled, vintage, industrial, gritty, posterlike, stencil effect, aged print, bold display, thematic tone, cutout, notched, inked, distressed, flared.
A decorative serif with a pronounced stencil construction: many strokes are interrupted by small bridges and notches that read as cutouts. Letterforms are built on a traditional serif skeleton, but edges are irregular and slightly wobbly, giving an inked or worn impression rather than a crisp geometric finish. Strokes show strong thick–thin contrast with small, flared terminals and compact serifs; counters are often partially opened by the stencil breaks, creating lively texture in both capitals and lowercase. Overall spacing and proportions feel display-oriented, with bold silhouettes and uneven stroke contours that add visual noise and personality.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, signage, labels, and packaging where the stencil texture can be appreciated. It works well for thematic typography—period-inspired branding, industrial motifs, or dramatic titling—rather than long-form reading where the frequent cutouts may reduce clarity.
The font conveys an old-world, utilitarian tone—like painted signage, packaging stamps, or aged print ephemera. Its notched stencil breaks and roughened outlines add a gritty, hands-on character that feels historical, rugged, and slightly theatrical.
The design appears intended to merge classic serif letterforms with stencil-like interruptions to evoke stamped or painted production methods. By combining high-contrast structure with deliberate breaks and rough edges, it aims to deliver an immediately recognizable, atmospheric display voice.
In running text, the repeated breaks create a distinct rhythm and a speckled color on the page, especially in round letters and at joins where the bridges cluster. Numerals and capitals present strong, emblematic shapes suited to short bursts of text, while the distressed detailing becomes more prominent as size decreases.