Serif Other Ildum 10 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, titles, branding, packaging, signage, art deco, vintage, stylized, theatrical, noir, display impact, period evocation, compact headlines, distinct identity, flared serifs, rounded corners, soft terminals, tall caps, compact counters.
This typeface features tall, compact letterforms with low-contrast strokes and a distinctly stylized serif treatment. Serifs are flared and often curve into the stem, with softened, rounded corners that give the outlines a molded, almost cut-metal feel. Curves are squared-off and counters tend to be narrow, producing a tight internal rhythm and a strong vertical emphasis. Several glyphs show ornamental shaping—hooked terminals, tucked joins, and angular bowls—while maintaining consistent stroke weight and a controlled, display-oriented cadence across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
It works best in posters, headlines, and title treatments where its decorative serif shapes can be appreciated at moderate to large sizes. The narrow proportions make it useful for space-conscious branding, packaging, and signage that needs a strong vertical presence and a distinctive period character.
The overall tone feels vintage and cinematic, with an Art Deco–leaning theatricality that reads as dramatic and slightly mysterious. Its compact forms and sculpted details create a confident, period-flavored voice suited to attention-grabbing typography rather than neutral text setting.
The font appears intended as a display face that evokes early-20th-century-inspired styling through flared serifs, condensed proportions, and sculptural terminals. Its goal is to provide a recognizable, atmosphere-setting typographic voice for prominent, short-form text.
The design balances geometric construction with softened terminals, creating a distinctive mix of sharp structure and rounded finishing. The numerals follow the same compact, stylized logic as the letters, supporting cohesive titling and headline composition.