Serif Other Nylo 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, packaging, posters, editorial headings, branding, vintage, storybook, whimsical, hand-inked, friendly, add character, evoke nostalgia, soften formality, display impact, print feel, bracketed serifs, soft terminals, ink traps, irregular texture, oldstyle figures.
A decorative serif with soft, bracketed serifs and gently swelling strokes that suggest pen or stamp influence rather than rigid, machined geometry. Curves are round and slightly lopsided in a controlled way, with terminals that flare and taper subtly to create a lively, inked texture. The letterforms lean on classical proportions but introduce playful irregularities—especially in joins, shoulders, and arms—giving the alphabet a buoyant rhythm. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and a hand-set feel that matches the text color of the letters.
Best suited to display and short-text applications where its lively serif details can be appreciated: book and chapter titles, packaging, posters, pull quotes, and brand marks seeking a vintage or whimsical tone. It can also work for larger editorial subheads where a warmer, less formal serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is nostalgic and personable, evoking printed ephemera, storybook headings, and lightly theatrical display typography. Its quirks read as deliberate and charming rather than distressed, lending a warm, approachable voice with a hint of eccentricity.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif structure with playful, hand-inked mannerisms, creating a readable but characterful face that stands out without relying on heavy ornament. Its irregular modulation and oldstyle-like numerals suggest an aim toward nostalgic, print-inspired personality in contemporary layouts.
The texture remains consistent across caps and lowercase, with noticeable modulation and flared serif shapes that help avoid stiffness at larger sizes. Round letters stay open and friendly, while diagonals and arms show small asymmetries that add character in running text.