Serif Other Tovi 10 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, mastheads, packaging, dramatic, editorial, gothic, ornate, formal, display impact, historical flavor, dramatic tone, distinctiveness, flared serifs, incised feel, wedge terminals, vertical stress, spiky joints.
A condensed serif with tall proportions, sharp wedge-like serifs, and strong thick–thin modulation. Vertical strokes are dominant and clean, while many horizontals and joins taper to pointed terminals, creating an incised, slightly chiseled impression. Curves are tight and controlled (notably in C/O/S), and several capitals feature angular, braced tops and feet that read as flared rather than slabby. Lowercase forms keep a compact rhythm with narrow counters and crisp, triangular finishing strokes, giving the overall texture a dark, vertical cadence.
Best used for display settings such as magazine headlines, poster typography, book covers, and mastheads where its condensed width and sharp detailing can create impact. It can also suit packaging and branding applications that lean into historic, dramatic, or gothic-leaning cues, especially in short lines of text.
The tone is assertive and theatrical, combining old-style gravitas with a slightly sinister, gothic edge. Its sharp terminals and condensed stance feel ceremonial and headline-driven, suited to designs that want tension, drama, or a vintage display voice.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver a compact, attention-grabbing serif voice by combining strong vertical emphasis with flared, pointed terminals. The goal seems to be an expressive, vintage-tinged display style that stands apart from conventional text serifs while remaining structurally legible.
The design maintains a consistent system of pointed terminals across both cases, which boosts personality but can add visual noise at smaller sizes. Numerals follow the same condensed, high-contrast logic, pairing well with titling and short numeric callouts.