Serif Other Haru 6 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, brand marks, packaging, vintage, quirky, storybook, theatrical, warm, display impact, vintage character, expressive serif, compact setting, bracketed, flared, ink-trap feel, soft corners, calligraphic.
A condensed serif with pronounced vertical stress and sharp thick–thin transitions. Stems are weighty and tightly spaced, while cross-strokes and joins taper quickly, creating a lively, rhythmic texture. Serifs are small, bracketed, and often flare into wedge-like terminals, with subtly softened corners that feel slightly inked or hand-finished rather than purely geometric. Curves are compact and buoyant, giving bowls and counters a narrow, upright stance; overall letterforms read as display-oriented with distinctive, characterful endings.
Best suited for short to medium display text such as headlines, poster titles, book covers, and packaging where its condensed stance and expressive serif detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for logotypes and pull quotes, but will generally be more effective at larger sizes than in dense body copy.
The tone is vintage and slightly eccentric, evoking old book typography, vaudeville posters, or curated craft branding. Its confident strokes and playful terminal shapes add charm and theatricality, while the condensed proportions keep it energetic and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to blend classic serif structure with a decorative, hand-tuned finish—using condensed proportions and dramatic contrast to deliver a bold, old-world flavor with modern punch.
The font maintains strong consistency in its vertical rhythm, with several glyphs showing pronounced terminal shaping that can read as an intentional "inked" effect at small sizes. Numerals follow the same condensed, high-drama construction, with simplified forms that prioritize impact over neutrality.