Serif Other Hivy 9 is a regular weight, very wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, magazine titles, branding, dramatic, theatrical, formal, literary, vintage, display impact, expressive serif, editorial flair, distinctive branding, flared, calligraphic, sharp, sculpted, swashy.
This typeface presents a highly stylized serif construction with pronounced stroke contrast and flared, wedge-like terminals. Letterforms are expanded and generously proportioned, with a rhythmic alternation of hairline connections and bold, ink-trap-like joins that create strong internal tension. Serifs and terminals often resolve into sharp points or hooked beaks, and several glyphs show idiosyncratic, calligraphic inflections—most noticeably in diagonals and curved strokes—giving the set a sculpted, display-forward texture. Numerals follow the same dramatic contrast and pointed finishing, reading as ornate rather than strictly utilitarian.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, magazine mastheads, and book or film titles where its sharp serifs and dramatic contrast can be appreciated. It can also work for branding and packaging that wants a refined-but-expressive serif voice, particularly at medium to large sizes where the delicate hairlines remain clear.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical, combining formal serif cues with decorative, slightly mischievous detailing. It feels literary and vintage-leaning, suited to evocative headlines where personality is preferred over neutrality. The sharp terminals and swashy gestures add a sense of drama and flourish, making the voice feel intentional and performative.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic serif framework with heightened contrast and ornamental, calligraphy-inspired terminals. Its widened proportions and expressive stroke endings suggest a priority on memorable silhouettes and a distinctive editorial presence rather than unobtrusive continuous reading.
In text settings the strong contrast and assertive terminals produce a lively, sparkling pattern, with conspicuous shapes on letters like J, Q, S, and the diagonals (V/W/X) that become focal points. The design favors distinctive silhouettes and expressive finishing over quiet regularity, so spacing and texture read as characterful and headline-oriented.