Serif Other Memo 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, vintage, playful, folksy, decorative, warm, display charm, vintage flavor, friendly impact, ornamental serif, bracketed, ball terminals, curly spurs, soft corners, oldstyle figures.
A decorative serif with sturdy, rounded stems and bracketed serifs that frequently curl into small spurs. Terminals lean toward ball and teardrop shapes, giving the outlines a soft, slightly blobby texture rather than crisp modern edges. The capitals are broad and stately with pronounced top serifs and occasional inward curls, while the lowercase shows a compact, friendly rhythm with rounded shoulders and lively entry/exit strokes. Numerals appear oldstyle in feel, with varied heights and pronounced curves that match the letterforms’ ornamental finishing.
Best suited to headlines, packaging, signage, and brand marks that want a vintage, friendly voice. It also works well for book covers, event posters, and short pull quotes where its curled serifs can be appreciated without overwhelming the page.
The overall tone is nostalgic and personable, like mid-century display lettering with a storybook warmth. Its curled serifs and bouncy terminals add a cheerful, handcrafted energy that feels more theatrical than formal, while still reading as a traditional serif at a glance.
The letterforms appear intended to modernize a classic serif foundation with playful, curling spurs and rounded terminals, creating a distinctive display face that signals nostalgia and charm while remaining legible.
The design relies on distinctive serif shapes for character, so spacing and texture become most expressive at headline sizes. In longer settings the strong ornamental serifs create a busy surface, especially where repeated curls cluster (for example around S, J, and C-like forms).