Serif Other Ilbem 11 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, classic, dramatic, formal, literary, display impact, editorial tone, heritage feel, refined contrast, headline clarity, chiseled, crisp, engraved, wedge-serif, tapered terminals.
A high-contrast serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, tapered terminals. Serifs are sharp and wedge-like, with a chiseled, calligraphic feel that shows up in letters like E, T, and the diagonals of N and V. Proportions run on the condensed side with relatively tall capitals and compact lowercase, while counters remain open enough to keep the texture readable. Curves such as O, C, and e show controlled swelling and fine hairlines, producing a polished, engraved rhythm across text.
Works especially well for magazine and book headlines, pull quotes, posters, and branding that wants a classic, cultivated character with extra bite. It also suits packaging and titling where contrast and sharp serifs can carry the visual identity. For longer passages it is likely best at comfortable text sizes with ample leading, where the fine hairlines and strong modulation have room to breathe.
This typeface conveys a poised, editorial tone with a hint of theatrical flair. Its sharp, sculpted details feel confident and slightly old‑world, lending a refined but attention-grabbing voice. The overall impression is classic and serious, with decorative accents that add personality rather than playfulness.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif voice with heightened contrast and sharpened, decorative finishing. Its condensed stance and vivid stroke modulation suggest it is built to stand out in prominent settings while still forming coherent, disciplined text lines.
The numerals follow the same high-contrast, tapered logic as the letters, giving figures a refined, display-friendly presence. Overall spacing and rhythm read as controlled and deliberate, with sharp joins and fine details that create a distinctly sculptural texture in paragraphs.