Serif Other Hasi 3 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, brand marks, classical, dramatic, stately, bookish, editorial impact, classic authority, display emphasis, literary tone, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, tight spacing, sharp terminals, calligraphic.
This serif design combines strong vertical stems with noticeably tapered hairlines and a clear vertical stress. Serifs are bracketed and crisp, with a slightly calligraphic bite at joins and terminals that gives the contours a carved, ink-on-paper character. Proportions are compact with a relatively tight rhythm, while curves (notably in C, G, S, and the numerals) show pronounced thick–thin modulation and a sculpted, editorial feel. The lowercase remains traditional in structure, with rounded bowls and firm ascenders/descenders, and the overall texture reads as dense and authoritative at display sizes.
This font is well suited to magazine and newspaper-style headlines, book and album covers, theater or event posters, and identity work that benefits from a classic serif with extra punch. It can also work for short, prominent blocks of text such as pull quotes or section openers where a dense, authoritative texture is desirable.
The overall tone is formal and assertive, with a distinctly old-style, print-minded presence. Its sharp contrast and compact stance create a dramatic, headline-ready voice that feels literary and established rather than casual or playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with heightened contrast and a compact, attention-grabbing silhouette. It aims for a refined, editorial impact—borrowing from classic book and display serifs while adding a slightly decorative sharpness in its terminals and modulation.
The numerals and capitals carry a particularly weighty, poster-like gravity, and the punctuation and diagonals keep the same sharp, controlled finish. Because the contrast is pronounced, the design’s character is most evident when given enough size and breathing room to preserve its hairlines.