Serif Other Ipsy 9 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial headlines, book jackets, magazine titles, invitations, brand marks, elegant, refined, literary, classic, formal, display elegance, editorial tone, classic revival, decorative refinement, hairline serifs, ball terminals, bracketed serifs, calligraphic contrast, high-waisted forms.
A high-contrast serif with sharply tapered hairlines and robust vertical stems, producing a crisp, calligraphic rhythm. Serifs are fine and bracketed, often ending in small ball or teardrop terminals that add a slightly decorative finish. Curves are smooth and generous, with round counters and a poised, upright stance; capitals feel stately and open while the lowercase stays relatively compact with pronounced stroke modulation. Numerals and key diagonals (notably V/W/X) emphasize thin joining strokes against heavier main strokes, reinforcing the dramatic contrast.
Best suited to display typography such as editorial headlines, pull quotes, book jackets, and refined branding where its high contrast and delicate terminals can be appreciated. It also fits formal stationery and invitations, particularly when set with generous spacing and comfortable line height.
The overall tone is polished and bookish, with a sense of old-world refinement. Its delicate terminals and dramatic thick–thin shifts give it a fashionable, editorial elegance, leaning formal rather than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic high-contrast serif voice with added ornamental terminal details, aiming for a distinctive, upscale presence in display settings while remaining coherent in short text samples.
In text, the strong contrast and fine details create sparkle and a light, airy color, especially at larger sizes. The distinctive ball terminals and tapered joins become defining features in headlines and short passages where they can read clearly.