Serif Other Hyma 5 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, dramatic, vintage, theatrical, editorial, authoritative, display impact, vintage flavor, textured print, space saving, dramatic tone, flared serifs, bracketed serifs, tall caps, condensed rhythm, ink traps.
A condensed display serif with tall proportions, pronounced thick–thin modulation, and sharp, tapered serifs that often flare into pointed terminals. Strokes feel sculpted and slightly irregular, with small interior notches and cut-ins that create a distressed, ink-bitten texture across counters and joins. The overall rhythm is vertical and assertive, with compact lowercase featuring a relatively small x-height and tight apertures, while capitals stay narrow and stately. Numerals follow the same narrow, high-contrast logic, with strong vertical stems and stylized curves that keep the texture consistent across the set.
Works best for short, attention-grabbing typography such as headlines, posters, cover titles, and brand marks where the condensed width helps fit long words while maintaining impact. The built-in distress and high-contrast structure also suit packaging, editorial feature openers, and event or theatrical promotions where a vintage, dramatic mood is desired.
The face projects a dramatic, old-world tone—part Victorian poster, part pulp headline—combining elegance with a slightly gritty, stamped finish. Its narrow stance and sharp serifs give it a commanding, formal presence, while the worn detailing adds intrigue and theatricality.
Likely designed as an expressive display serif that merges a condensed, high-contrast skeleton with intentional wear and cut-in detailing to evoke historic print and poster aesthetics while staying punchy at large sizes.
Texture is built into the letterforms rather than added as an overlay, so the distressed effect remains visible even in solid black settings. In longer lines the dense verticals can create a strong stripe pattern, making it best treated as a display voice rather than a neutral text tool.