Serif Other Tolo 2 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine titles, packaging, branding, dramatic, editorial, theatrical, noir, vintage, headline impact, stylized elegance, space saving, brand tone, condensed, didone-like, wedge serif, vertical stress, sharply bracketed.
A sharply condensed serif with pronounced vertical stress and striking thick–thin modulation. Stems are tall and commanding, while horizontals and hairlines drop to very fine weights, creating a crisp, poster-like rhythm. Serifs read as wedge-like and finely pointed rather than slabby, with tight internal counters and compact apertures that emphasize a dense, vertical texture. Curves are controlled and slightly pinched in places, and the numerals follow the same narrow, high-drama construction for a consistent, display-forward color.
Best suited to large-scale applications such as headlines, mastheads, posters, and striking pull quotes where its contrast and narrow stance can create strong hierarchy. It can also work for branding marks and packaging that benefit from a dense, upscale display serif presence, especially in short phrases rather than extended reading.
The overall tone is intense and performative, leaning toward classic headline typography with a slightly theatrical edge. Its narrow proportions and razor contrasts convey sophistication and tension, suggesting fashion/editorial energy with a hint of old-world melodrama.
The design appears intended as a condensed, high-impact display serif that maximizes drama and elegance through extreme contrast and verticality. Its construction prioritizes attention-grabbing silhouettes and a distinctive editorial voice over neutral, continuous text readability.
At text sizes the tight spacing and compressed counters can make long passages feel heavy and busy, while at larger sizes the hairline details and pointed terminals become a defining feature. The alphabet and figures show a consistent vertical emphasis, supporting strong alignment in stacked headlines and signage-style compositions.