Serif Other Ilroh 2 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, vintage, theatrical, western, poster, old-timey, condensed impact, vintage display, sign-paint feel, headline emphasis, flared serifs, bracketed serifs, tapered strokes, tall proportions, bulb terminals.
A tall, tightly set serif design with pronounced vertical emphasis and compact sidebearings. Strokes are strongly tapered with flared, bracketed serifs that read almost wedge-like, and many letters show subtle swelling and thinning that gives the texture a carved, display feel. Curves are slightly pinched and irregular in a controlled way, with rounded joins and occasional bulbous terminals (notably in the lowercase) that add character. Numerals follow the same narrow, vertical rhythm, staying legible while keeping the condensed silhouette.
This face is best suited to display settings such as posters, editorial headlines, event graphics, and storefront-style signage where a condensed, vintage voice is desirable. It can also work for short brand marks or packaging callouts that benefit from a bold, theatrical presence; it is less ideal for long-form text where the tight proportions and strong personality may become fatiguing.
The overall tone is distinctly vintage and performative, recalling hand-painted signage and turn-of-the-century display typography. Its narrow, high-contrast-with-taper energy feels dramatic and attention-seeking rather than neutral, lending a slightly quirky, characterful voice to headlines.
The design appears intended as a characterful, condensed display serif that maximizes impact in limited horizontal space. Its tapered strokes, flared serifs, and slightly eccentric detailing suggest an aim toward period-flavored, sign-painter-inspired typography for attention-driven applications.
Capitals are especially tall and statuesque, while the lowercase maintains a sturdy, readable structure with noticeable terminal shapes and a compact, upright stance. The font’s consistent vertical rhythm creates a strong columnar texture in words, which can look striking in tightly set lines.