Serif Other Teve 2 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, victorian, circus, western, vintage, dramatic, attention grabbing, retro display, poster impact, heritage tone, flared serifs, wedge terminals, ink-trap hints, compressed, showcard.
A compressed, display-oriented serif with chunky stems and pronounced, wedge-like serifs and terminals. The letterforms show sculpted, slightly calligraphic shaping—especially in joins and curves—creating a chiseled rhythm rather than a purely geometric construction. Counters are relatively tight and vertical strokes dominate, while terminals often flare or taper into pointed, banner-like ends. Numerals and capitals follow the same condensed, carved feel, with distinctive silhouette-driven forms suited to large sizes.
Best suited for headlines, poster typography, signage, and branding where a vintage display voice is desired. It can work well on labels and packaging, or as a logo wordmark where condensed width and strong silhouettes help maximize impact in limited space.
The overall tone feels theatrical and old-time: part Victorian playbill, part frontier poster, with a confident, attention-grabbing assertiveness. Its sharp flares and compressed stance convey drama and spectacle, suggesting heritage and nostalgia more than neutrality.
The design appears intended as a decorative display serif that echoes historical show typography while maintaining a cohesive, modernized set of proportions. Its compressed width and flared terminals prioritize recognizability and punch over extended reading comfort.
Texture is bold and high-impact in lines of text, with strong vertical emphasis and noticeable word-shape character. The design’s personality comes from its consistent terminal treatment and narrow proportions, which create a dense, poster-like color on the page.