Serif Other Hivy 19 is a regular weight, very wide, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book jackets, editorial titles, posters, invitations, editorial, classical, dramatic, refined, literary, display impact, classical revival, expressive serif, editorial voice, flared, calligraphic, swashy, bracketed, sculpted.
A high-contrast serif with sharply tapered hairlines, weighty main strokes, and distinctly flared, bracketed terminals that give many letters a sculpted, calligraphic finish. Proportions run broad with generous internal space, while letter widths vary noticeably between glyphs, creating a lively rhythm. Curves are smooth and swelling, and several characters show expressive, slightly swashy details (notably in the lower case and the diagonal-heavy capitals), producing a decorative but coherent texture across words and lines.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, book covers, and other short-to-medium text where its contrast and decorative terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for formal branding and event materials when set with ample size and spacing to preserve the delicate hairlines.
The overall tone feels literary and editorial, with a dramatic, old-world elegance. Its crisp contrast and expressive terminals read as refined and ceremonial rather than neutral, lending a sense of gravitas and crafted personality.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classical serif forms with heightened contrast and flared, calligraphic finishing, prioritizing distinctive display impact and an elegant, editorial voice over neutral text utility.
In the sample text, the strong stroke modulation and flared endings create a pronounced sparkle at larger sizes, while fine hairlines and tight inner joins can visually thin out as size decreases. Numerals and capitals appear especially formal and display-oriented, with several distinctive, stylized shapes that emphasize character over strict restraint.