Serif Other Ihbu 7 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book covers, posters, headlines, branding, vintage, bookish, traditional, stately, literary, classic authority, decorative edge, dense economy, bracketed, flared, beaked, incised, tight fit.
This typeface is a compact serif with sturdy verticals and moderately contrasted strokes, pairing strong stems with tapered, often wedge-like terminals. Serifs read as bracketed and frequently flare into beak forms, giving joins and ends a slightly incised, calligraphic flavor rather than a purely mechanical finish. Curves are full but controlled, with tight apertures and a dense rhythm that makes word shapes feel compact. The lowercase shows a relatively even, readable structure with rounded bowls and a single-storey g, while the numerals carry the same crisp, slightly sculpted terminal treatment.
It works well for editorial headlines, book and magazine titling, and cover typography where a dense, traditional serif voice is desired. The strong color and distinctive terminals also suit posters and branding applications that need a classic but characterful serif presence.
The overall tone feels classic and slightly ornamental—evoking old-style printing and traditional editorial typography. Its sharp, beaked terminals add a hint of theatricality and formality, making it feel more distinctive than a neutral text serif while still staying grounded and conventional.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif foundation with added personality through flared, beaked terminals and an engraved-leaning finish. It aims for a compact, dark rhythm that holds up in prominent settings while conveying an established, literary feel.
In the sample text, the face maintains a dark, consistent color and tight spacing that emphasizes its compactness. The distinctive terminal shaping is most noticeable in capitals and in letters with arms and diagonals, which contributes to a lively, engraved-like texture at display sizes.