Serif Other Nohy 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, invitations, packaging, branding, book titles, elegant, whimsical, vintage, ornate, literary, decorative serif, classic revival, expressive display, stylized elegance, curlicued, calligraphic, delicate, swashy, transitional.
This serif design pairs thin hairlines with more assertive vertical stems, producing a crisp, high-contrast texture. Terminals frequently resolve into small curls and teardrop-like hooks, and several capitals carry restrained swash-like flourishes that sit just inside the letterform. Serifs read as sharp and bracketed rather than slabby, while round letters show a refined, slightly calligraphic modulation. Spacing feels open and the overall rhythm is lively, with ornamental details adding visual sparkle without fully becoming a script.
It works best where personality is welcome: headlines, titles, short pull quotes, invitations, menus, and packaging/label work. The delicate hairlines and decorative terminals make it most effective at moderate to large sizes, where the detailing can be appreciated and the rhythm stays clean.
The tone is formal but playful: it suggests classic book typography filtered through a decorative, boutique sensibility. The curled terminals and gently theatrical capitals give it a charming, storybook character suited to expressive display use.
The likely intention is to provide a refined serif with built-in ornamentation—bridging classic, editorial letterforms with curled terminals and selective swash energy for a distinctive display voice.
The numerals follow the same ornamental logic, with curled entries and exits that make them feel integrated with the letterforms. In running text, the distinctive curls on letters like J, Q, y, and z become prominent signature features, so the face reads as intentionally stylized rather than purely utilitarian.