Serif Other Hako 6 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, branding, vintage, playful, storybook, circus, whimsical, personality, nostalgia, display impact, charm, bracketed, soft serifs, bulb terminals, ink-trap feel, compact.
A compact serif with pronounced contrast and a lively, slightly irregular rhythm. Stems are sturdy and dark, while joins and curves thin noticeably, giving the letters a crisp, animated texture. Serifs are small and soft/bracketed with frequent bulb-like endings and occasional hooked terminals, creating a bouncy silhouette. Counters are relatively tight and the lowercase sits low, with rounded forms and asymmetrical details that keep the texture engaging in longer lines.
Best suited to display sizes where its contrast and ornamental terminals remain clear—headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks with a vintage or whimsical angle. It can also work for short editorial decks or pull quotes when a warm, character-led serif texture is desired.
The overall tone feels nostalgic and characterful—like a display face pulled from an old storybook, circus poster, or quirky editorial headline. Its cheerful terminals and springy proportions read as friendly and slightly mischievous rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to provide a traditional serif foundation while injecting decorative charm through bulb terminals, compact proportions, and animated stroke modulation. It prioritizes personality and distinctive word-shapes for attention-grabbing display typography.
Capitals show strong vertical emphasis and simplified, sturdy construction, while the lowercase introduces more personality through curved entry/exit strokes (notably in letters like a, f, g, j, y). Numerals are similarly stylized, with rounded curves and distinctive terminals that match the letterforms, making mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive.