Serif Other Pupu 10 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine titles, book covers, branding, editorial, dramatic, elegant, vintage, theatrical, compact impact, ornamental elegance, vintage display, editorial voice, dramatic contrast, spiky serifs, flared stems, condensed, calligraphic, ornate.
A condensed display serif with pronounced stroke contrast and a strong vertical stress. The letterforms combine hairline connectors with thicker, slightly flared main strokes, and finish in sharp, wedge-like serifs that often feel spurred or pointed. Curves are taut and narrow, counters are small, and many joins taper quickly, creating a rhythmic “inked” texture across words. Ascenders and capitals appear tall and commanding, while the lowercase maintains a readable, traditional structure with a distinctly narrow footprint.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, cover lines, and other large-size applications where its sharp terminals and contrast can be appreciated. It can add character to book covers, theatrical or cultural posters, and brand wordmarks that want an elegant but slightly unconventional serif presence.
The overall tone is dramatic and slightly eccentric—refined at a distance, but full of sharp details up close. Its high-contrast sparkle and spiky terminals suggest a vintage editorial or poster sensibility, with a hint of gothic or theatrical flair rather than neutral book typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum personality within a compact width: tall verticals, flashing contrast, and pointed serif detailing that reads as expressive and decorative. It prioritizes visual impact and a distinctive rhythm over neutrality, aiming to feel classic yet idiosyncratic in display settings.
In the sample text, the tight proportions and sharp serifs create a strong vertical cadence that can look striking in short bursts, while the hairlines and tight counters make it feel more like a display face than a workhorse text serif. The figures follow the same narrow, high-contrast logic, reading as stylized and decorative rather than utilitarian.