Serif Other Nonu 12 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, book titles, headlines, branding, posters, whimsical, ornate, storybook, vintage, formal, decorative caps, elegant display, vintage flavor, hierarchy contrast, curly terminals, swash caps, hairline serifs, teardrop joins, calligraphic.
This serif design combines slender, high-contrast strokes with crisp, hairline serifs and a tall overall vertical emphasis. Uppercase letters carry prominent curled terminals and small swash-like flourishes, often appearing as inward spirals or hooked entry/exit strokes, while the lowercase is comparatively restrained with compact bowls and a modest, oldstyle-like rhythm. Curves are smooth and elliptical, and the contrast between thick stems and fine hairlines is consistent across letters and figures, producing a delicate, engraved feel. Numerals follow the same refined contrast and serifed construction, with rounded forms that read cleanly at display sizes.
This font is well suited to display typography where its ornate capitals can set a mood—wedding and event invitations, packaging and boutique branding, book and chapter titles, and editorial headlines. It can also work for short decorative pull quotes or signage when set with generous spacing and moderate line lengths.
The ornamental capitals add a playful, theatrical tone that feels vintage and slightly whimsical, while the underlying serif structure keeps the overall impression poised and refined. The result balances charm with formality, evoking invitations, titling traditions, and decorative print work rather than utilitarian text.
The design appears intended as a decorative serif that brings flourish and personality to titling, pairing a classic high-contrast foundation with expressive, curled terminals to create immediate character in capitals without turning the entire alphabet into a script.
The most distinctive feature is the contrast between the exuberant uppercase swirls and the quieter lowercase, which creates a natural hierarchy in mixed-case settings. The thin connecting hairlines and tight interior spaces suggest it will look best when given adequate size and breathing room.