Serif Other Wiba 12 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Herchey' by Ilham Herry, 'Taberna' by Latinotype, 'Extra Old' by Mans Greback, and 'Prelo Condensed' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, confident, heritage, poster, athletic, commanding, display impact, vintage flavor, brand presence, strong legibility, decorative edge, bracketed, wedge serifs, flared joins, ink-trap feel, compact counters.
A very heavy, upright serif with compact inner counters and a sturdy, high-impact silhouette. The serifs are sharply wedged and often bracketed into the stems, with triangular notches and flared joins that create a slightly carved or stamped look. Curves are broad and full (notably in O/C/G), while straight strokes remain blocky and emphatic; terminals frequently end in pointed, chiseled forms rather than soft ball terminals. Lowercase forms keep a tall, assertive stance with a large x-height and dense rhythm, producing strong texture in words and tight word shapes at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines and short phrases where the sharp serif detailing can be appreciated—posters, signage, packaging, and bold editorial titles. It also fits sports or institutional branding that benefits from a strong, heritage-leaning serif voice.
The overall tone feels traditional yet punchy—part vintage signage, part collegiate headline—with an assertive, no-nonsense presence. The sharp wedge details add a slightly dramatic, carved character that reads as bold and energetic rather than delicate or bookish.
The font appears intended as a high-impact display serif that blends classic letterform structure with decorative, wedge-cut detailing for extra punch and memorability. Its proportions and dense color suggest it was drawn to hold attention in large-scale, ink-on-paper contexts and brand-style wordmarks.
The design leans on distinctive triangular cut-ins and wedge-like serifs that introduce lively sparkle in large sizes, but the dense counters suggest it will look best with generous tracking and line spacing. Numerals match the heavy, compact construction and carry the same chiseled serif treatment for consistent impact.