Serif Other Ravo 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, packaging, invitations, old-style, literary, formal, wry, storybook, heritage tone, readable character, expressive serif, editorial voice, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, flared strokes, tapered terminals, organic.
This serif presents a lively, calligraphic construction with pronounced thick–thin modulation and subtly uneven, hand-influenced contours. Serifs are bracketed and often taper into wedge-like ends, giving the strokes a slightly carved, inked feel rather than a purely geometric one. Proportions are compact and text-ready, with a moderate x-height and tight overall set; curves and joins show gentle swelling, and several letters feature distinctive, slightly quirky terminals that keep the texture animated across a line of text.
Well suited to editorial typography, book interiors, and magazine features where a classic serif voice is desired with extra character. It can also work effectively in display roles—titles, pull quotes, packaging, and occasion pieces—where its distinctive terminals and contrast help establish an expressive, heritage-leaning tone.
The overall tone feels bookish and traditional, but with an idiosyncratic twist that reads as charming and slightly mischievous rather than strictly classical. It evokes printed literature, editorial voice, and heritage cues while retaining a handmade warmth.
The design appears intended to offer a familiar serif reading experience while injecting decorative, hand-touched details into the letterforms. Its balance of traditional structure and quirky finishing suggests a font made to stand out in literary and editorial contexts without becoming overtly ornamental.
In text, the strong contrast and narrow rhythm produce a crisp, high-color paragraph texture. The numerals and a few lowercase forms carry noticeable personality in their terminals and curves, making the design especially recognizable in headings or short passages.