Serif Other Robo 17 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, literary, formal, vintage, text plus display, print tradition, distinctive serif voice, classic branding, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, calligraphic, sculpted, open counters.
This serif has a sculpted, slightly calligraphic construction with bracketed serifs and subtly flared terminals. Strokes show moderate contrast, with crisp thins in joins and heavier verticals that give the letters a carved, print-like presence. Proportions feel compact and slightly condensed, while the rhythm remains even and readable in text. The lowercase includes traditional, bookish shapes (notably a two-storey g and a curved, tapering f), and the numerals follow the same refined, serifed logic for consistent color across mixed content.
Well-suited to book typography, long-form editorial work, and magazine layouts where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also performs nicely for headlines, pull quotes, and brand wordmarks that want a classic, print-forward character without heavy ornamentation.
The overall tone is classic and editorial, with a vintage, literary flavor that suggests established institutions and print tradition. Its sharp serifs and tapered details add a touch of formality and drama without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to blend reliable text readability with a distinctive, carved serif personality—traditional proportions and familiar letterforms enhanced by sharper terminals and subtle calligraphic modulation for added character in display use.
In larger sizes the pointed, triangular inflections in capitals and the tapered stroke endings become more pronounced, giving headlines a distinctive, slightly decorative edge. In paragraph settings the face maintains a steady texture, with clear differentiation between similar forms and ample internal space in round letters.