Serif Other Siho 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, packaging, branding, vintage, storybook, whimsical, friendly, festive, add charm, evoke tradition, increase warmth, stand out, bracketed, teardrop terminals, flared stems, soft curves, oldstyle figures.
A decorative serif with sturdy, weighty strokes and softly bracketed serifs. Many terminals end in rounded, teardrop-like bulbs, and several capitals show gentle flaring and curled entry strokes that add a calligraphic feel without becoming a script. The lowercase is compact and readable, with a two-storey “a,” a single-storey “g,” and subtly varied, slightly organic curves that keep the texture lively. Numerals appear oldstyle, mixing ascenders and descenders for a more text-like rhythm.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, book and editorial titles, posters, packaging, and brand marks where the decorative terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for short passages or pull quotes when set with comfortable spacing, but its personality is most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone feels warm and slightly nostalgic, combining traditional bookish serif structure with playful, ornamental touches. Its rounded terminals and curled details give it a friendly, story-forward personality that reads as handcrafted rather than strictly formal.
The design appears intended to modernize a traditional serif foundation with softened, ornamental terminals and gentle calligraphic cues, creating a distinctive display face that remains broadly legible. The oldstyle numerals and curled details suggest an emphasis on classic, narrative-oriented typography with a welcoming twist.
The caps have a distinctive presence due to their curled and flared details, while the lowercase stays comparatively restrained, creating a clear hierarchy in mixed-case settings. Round letters and bowls are generously filled, contributing to a dark, confident color on the page.