Serif Other Lako 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, book covers, branding, editorial, dramatic, vintage, authoritative, ornate, impact, decoration, display, heritage, bracketed, beaked, flared, ball terminals, sheared joins.
A very heavy, high-contrast serif with sculpted, bracketed terminals and a distinctly carved, poster-like presence. Stems are thick and vertical while curves pinch into narrow joins, producing sharp internal corners and a chiseled rhythm. Many letters show flared or beaked ends and occasional ball terminals, and several diagonals feel slightly sheared, adding tension to the silhouettes. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, and the overall color on the page is dark and compact with pronounced serif shaping rather than geometric regularity.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, magazine titling, and book covers where its dramatic contrast and carved serifs can be appreciated. It can also work for branding and packaging that aims for a bold, classic, slightly ornate serif statement, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The tone is bold and theatrical, with a vintage editorial flavor that feels assertive and slightly eccentric. Its strong contrast and stylized terminals suggest a classic, headline-driven personality with a touch of ornamental drama rather than quiet text neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through weight and contrast while differentiating itself with expressive, bracketed serifs and chiseled joins. Its forms prioritize personality and presence for display use, evoking traditional serif structures but with decorative sharpening and sculptural terminals.
Round letters (like O/C/G) emphasize wedge-like transitions that heighten the contrast, while the numerals share the same sculpted weight and bracketed detailing for a consistent voice. The lowercase appears sturdy and compact, supporting strong word-shapes at display sizes, but the dense texture and tight counters may feel heavy in long passages.