Serif Other Hadi 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, headlines, posters, packaging, bookish, old-style, whimsical, storybook, craft, evoke heritage, add character, display readability, printed texture, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, ink-trap feel, soft terminals.
A compact serif with pronounced contrast and a slightly calligraphic, hand-cut finish. Serifs are bracketed and often flare into wedge-like tips, with subtle swelling through curves and occasional hooked or teardrop terminals. The rhythm is lively rather than rigid: bowls and joins show gentle asymmetries, and some strokes taper or bulge in a way that suggests pen or engraved influence. Lowercase forms sit on a steady baseline with modest counters and compact spacing, while figures are narrow and strongly drawn to match the text color.
Works well for editorial headlines, book and chapter titling, pull quotes, and short-form text where a distinctive serif voice is desired. It can also suit packaging, invitations, and poster work that benefits from a classic-but-quirky atmosphere, especially at medium to large sizes where the terminal details remain clear.
The overall tone feels literary and traditional, with a touch of eccentric charm. It reads as historical and crafted—more like a printed book or theatrical poster than a neutral contemporary text face.
The design appears intended to evoke a traditional serif foundation while adding idiosyncratic, hand-influenced details to keep the texture animated and memorable. It aims for strong typographic color and character, prioritizing expressive forms over strict neutrality.
Capitals have a dignified presence with slightly decorative detailing in terminals and crossbars, while lowercase shows more personality in letters like a, g, and y with curled or softened endings. The ampersand is expressive and integrates well with the serif language, reinforcing the face’s ornamental, humanist character.