Serif Other Tedo 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Broadside' by Device, 'Helvegen' by Ironbird Creative, 'Autogate' by Letterhend, 'Limbus Sans' by Luker Type, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, industrial, retro, authoritative, rugged, newspaper, impact, compactness, vintage feel, sturdiness, wedge serif, bracketed serifs, condensed, blocky, square-shouldered.
A condensed serif with heavy verticals and compact counters, built on mostly straight-sided forms with subtly rounded joins. Serifs read as wedge-like and lightly bracketed, giving terminals a sturdy, stamped feel rather than delicate hairlines. Curves (notably in C, G, S, and lowercases like a, e, s) are tightened and squared-off, while horizontals and crossbars stay thick and confident. The overall rhythm is vertical and compact, with slightly uneven character widths that keep words textured and punchy at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where a compact, forceful serif can deliver impact without requiring wide measure. It can also work for editorial titling and pull quotes when a rugged, retro-leaning emphasis is desired, while longer text will benefit from generous leading due to the dense letterforms.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, evoking industrial signage, old newspaper headlines, and utilitarian print. Its compressed stance and strong serifs create an assertive, slightly vintage voice that feels hardworking and mechanical rather than refined.
Likely designed to provide a strong, condensed serif voice that reads clearly at large sizes and reproduces reliably in bold applications. The emphasis appears to be on punchy silhouettes, sturdy terminals, and a vintage-industrial flavor that stands out in display typography.
Lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g) that reinforce a straightforward, display-oriented character. Numerals are chunky and high-impact, with simplified shapes that hold up well in heavy settings and short bursts of text.