Serif Other Wiba 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'Extra Old' by Mans Greback, and 'Morandi' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, mastheads, book covers, victorian, traditional, editorial, stately, dramatic, impact, heritage, authority, display, bracketed, ball terminals, teardrops, high-ink, compact.
A heavy serif design with bracketed serifs and chunky, softly rounded joins that keep the overall color dense and even. Curves are full and bulbous, with noticeable teardrop/ball-like terminals in places (especially on rounded lowercase forms), giving counters a slightly pinched, ink-trap-like character at some connections. Uppercase letters feel broad-shouldered and monumental, while the lowercase maintains a sturdy rhythm with compact apertures and a pronounced, weighty baseline presence. Numerals match the robust tone, reading as bold, blocky figures with classical proportions rather than geometric uniformity.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium display copy where its weight and decorative serif details can be appreciated—such as posters, mastheads, editorial openers, packaging labels, and book covers. It can also work for pull quotes or section titles where a strong, classic voice is desired.
The tone is authoritative and old-world, evoking nineteenth-century display typography and newspaper or poster traditions. Its hefty build and ornamental terminals add a theatrical, slightly vintage personality that feels formal, confident, and attention-seeking without becoming whimsical.
The design appears intended as a bold, attention-forward serif with historical display cues—built to deliver impact and a traditional, prestigious flavor while maintaining cohesive rhythm across letters and numerals.
At text sizes the design produces strong typographic color and clear word shapes, but the dense strokes and tight apertures suggest it is happiest where you can give it enough size and breathing room. The serif shapes are expressive and consistent, reinforcing a crafted, traditional feel rather than a neutral book face.