Serif Other Ilbim 10 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, book covers, branding, dramatic, editorial, theatrical, vintage, display impact, stylized elegance, vintage flavor, compact setting, condensed, flared, bracketed, sculpted, calligraphic.
This typeface is tightly condensed with a strong vertical emphasis and sculpted, high-contrast strokes. Serifs are small but expressive, often flared or delicately bracketed, with pointed terminals and subtle wedge-like finishing that gives the outlines a carved, display-oriented feel. Curves in letters like C, G, and S are smooth yet tensioned, while joins and shoulders show a slightly calligraphic modulation rather than purely geometric construction. The lowercase is compact with a relatively modest x-height and narrow bowls; numerals are similarly tall and compressed, with crisp, tapered details that keep them lively at large sizes.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, magazine titles, posters, and book covers where its condensed stance and sharp contrast can carry impact. It can also work for branding and packaging that wants a vintage-editorial mood, especially when set with generous tracking or in short bursts of text.
The overall tone is assertive and theatrical, balancing refinement with a slightly eccentric, poster-like personality. It reads as classic and editorial, but with enough stylized shaping to feel attention-grabbing and a bit dramatic rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, high-impact serif voice with an ornamental edge—combining traditional serif cues with sculpted terminals and dramatic contrast to stand out in display typography.
The condensed proportions create dense texture in text, and the sharp modulation and fine interior details suggest it will be most comfortable when given room to breathe. Round letters stay narrow without collapsing, and the italics-free, upright stance keeps the rhythm steady while the flared terminals provide distinctive sparkle.