Serif Other Ilgag 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, branding, packaging, literary, vintage, quirky, storybook, handwrought, space-saving display, vintage evocation, handcrafted texture, editorial voice, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, ink-trap, wedge-serif.
A condensed serif with tall proportions and a lightly calligraphic, hand-inked feel. Strokes show modest contrast and frequent flaring at terminals, with small bracketed/wedge-like serifs and subtly irregular curves that soften the geometry. The rhythm is tight and vertical, with narrow bowls and counters and slightly uneven stroke joins that read as intentionally organic rather than mechanical.
Best suited to display sizes where its narrow width and distinctive serif/terminal treatment can be appreciated—headlines, book-cover typography, editorial titles, posters, and brand marks that want a literary or vintage voice. It can also work for short bursts of text (pull quotes, captions, labels) when a textured, characterful color is desired.
The overall tone feels bookish and old-world, like an early printed title face with a touch of whimsy. Its narrow, upright stance lends a formal voice, while the irregular terminal shapes and gentle wobble add character and a mildly eccentric charm.
The design appears intended to evoke a condensed, traditional serif while introducing handcrafted irregularities for personality. Its combination of tight vertical proportions and expressive terminals suggests a focus on distinctive, space-efficient display typography with a classic-yet-unusual flavor.
Capitals appear stately and compressed, while lowercase forms introduce more personality—especially in letters like g, y, and z, where curved strokes and terminals become more idiosyncratic. Numerals match the condensed, high-contrast silhouette and maintain the same tapered, inked terminal behavior for a consistent texture in mixed settings.