Serif Other Ihwi 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: titles, headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, storybook, medieval, whimsical, rustic, old-world, thematic display, engraved feel, handcrafted tone, historical flavor, wedge serifs, flared terminals, calligraphic, incised, angular.
This typeface is a decorative serif with chiseled, wedge-like serifs and subtly flared terminals that create an incised, hand-cut feel. Strokes show moderate contrast with sharpened joins, tapered ends, and occasional spur-like details that give letters a slightly irregular, lively rhythm while remaining consistent across the set. Uppercase forms are sturdy and somewhat compact, while lowercase characters keep open counters and simple construction, with distinctive hooked and angled terminals that add texture in text. Numerals follow the same carved logic, with angled feet and pointed ends that read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited for titles, headlines, and short passages where its carved serifs and lively terminals can be appreciated. It works well for book covers, editorial display, packaging, and themed materials that benefit from a handcrafted, historical or fantastical atmosphere.
The overall tone feels storybook and old-world, suggesting medieval or fantasy-adjacent signage rather than modern corporate neutrality. Its sharp serifs and cut-in shapes add a touch of drama and craft, while the consistent, playful irregularities keep it approachable and characterful.
The design appears intended to evoke an engraved or hand-cut serif tradition with a decorative edge—prioritizing personality and thematic color while preserving enough structure for readable display text. Its consistent wedge-serifs and flared endings suggest a deliberate attempt to mimic chisel or pen-driven forms in a controlled, repeatable type system.
Spacing and rhythm lean display-forward: the spiky serifs and tapered terminals create a textured silhouette, especially in words with many diagonals (such as W, V, X, and y). The design’s distinctive end shapes are the main personality driver, producing a recognizable pattern even in longer lines of text.