Serif Other Vume 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Poster Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'OL Signpainter Titling' by Dennis Ortiz-Lopez, 'Lakaran' by Differentialtype, and 'Hideout' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, mastheads, collegiate, heritage, authoritative, traditional, athletic, emblematic, impact, tradition, craft, beveled, chamfered, flared, engraved, inscribed.
This typeface is a serif display design with strong vertical stress and prominent, wedge-like serifs. Many terminals and corners are chamfered, producing an octagonal, beveled silhouette—especially noticeable in round forms like C, G, O, Q, and the numerals. Strokes alternate between sturdy stems and sharper, thinner connecting strokes, giving a crisp, carved feel rather than a purely calligraphic one. The lowercase includes compact, sturdy shapes with short extenders and a single-storey a and g, while the overall spacing and rhythm read as tight and punchy in text.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where a bold, traditional voice is needed. It works particularly well for sports or collegiate identities, event graphics, labels, and packaging that benefit from a carved, emblematic serif look rather than a neutral text face.
The overall tone feels collegiate and heritage-driven, with an assertive, official presence reminiscent of varsity lettering, crests, and traditional institutional marks. The beveled geometry adds a crafted, inscribed character that can read as both classic and slightly rugged.
The design appears intended to translate classic serif structure into a more emblematic, badge-ready style by emphasizing wedge serifs and beveled corners. The goal seems to be high-impact display readability with a distinctive, engraved personality for titles and identity work.
Capitals are relatively wide and emphatic, with squared-off internal counters and angled cut-ins that reinforce the chiseled motif. Numerals are similarly octagonal and sign-like, designed to stay legible and sturdy at display sizes.