Serif Other Ipde 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, titles, book covers, packaging, posters, storybook, whimsical, medieval, mystical, ornate, expressiveness, historical flavor, display impact, decorative branding, calligraphic, swashy, flared, tapered, incised.
A decorative serif with calligraphic construction and pronounced stroke contrast, combining thin hairlines with heavier verticals and swelling curves. Serifs are flared and wedge-like, often blending into strokes rather than sitting as separate blocks, and many terminals finish in teardrops or hooked, swashy ends. The rhythm is lively and slightly irregular, with rounded bowls and occasional asymmetry that gives individual letters a hand-crafted feel. Counters tend to be open and circular, while distinctive caps and numerals introduce expressive internal curls and spur-like details.
Well-suited for display typography such as headlines, chapter titles, book or game covers, posters, and packaging where a narrative or fantasy-leaning mood is desired. It can also work for short editorial callouts or pull quotes when set large, but its ornamental detailing makes it less ideal for dense body text at small sizes.
The overall tone feels whimsical and old-world, evoking storybook titles, folklore, and lightly gothic or medieval atmospheres without becoming fully blackletter. Its decorative terminals and playful curves add a sense of charm and theatricality, making text feel crafted and characterful rather than strictly formal.
The design appears intended to fuse classic serif structure with imaginative, calligraphy-inspired ornament, prioritizing personality and atmosphere over neutrality. Its distinctive terminals and flared serifs suggest a focus on memorable branding and title work where a crafted, historical-fantasy flavor is beneficial.
In longer settings the strong contrast and animated terminals create a prominent texture; the face reads best when given generous spacing and size so the fine hairlines and interior details remain clear. Several glyphs include idiosyncratic curls and looped elements that stand out as signature forms and will strongly influence the voice of any wordmark or headline.