Serif Other Ildod 8 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, labels, industrial, collegiate, retro, sturdy, technical, impact, legibility, retro branding, utility, square-shouldered, rounded corners, notched serifs, tall caps, compact.
A sturdy display serif with largely monoline construction and squared-off, softened corners. The letters lean on rectilinear geometry—blocky bowls, squared counters, and broad, flat terminals—punctuated by small, notched serif-like flares that feel engineered rather than calligraphic. Curves are restrained and often resolve into rounded rectangles, creating a consistent, mechanical rhythm. Spacing reads even and compact, and the overall color is dense and emphatic without relying on high contrast.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where its blocky geometry and notched terminals can read as a stylistic feature: headlines, posters, packaging/labels, logos and wordmarks, and environmental or wayfinding-style signage. It can also work for emphatic UI headings or sports/club identity applications where a strong, structured voice is desirable.
The tone is pragmatic and assertive, blending vintage signage energy with an industrial, utilitarian edge. It feels confident and slightly nostalgic, like lettering used for equipment markings, team identity, or mid-century storefronts where clarity and presence matter.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, highly legible display presence using squared geometry and simplified serif cues, balancing decorative personality with a clear, utilitarian construction.
Distinctive squared forms show up strongly in round letters and numerals, giving the face a recognizable “rounded-rectangle” silhouette. Uppercase feels particularly tall and commanding, while lowercase retains the same engineered logic with simple, sturdy joins and minimal modulation.