Serif Other Rase 2 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, branding, vintage, quirky, storybook, rustic, playful, display impact, nostalgic tone, handmade charm, compact setting, decorative warmth, bracketed, flared, ball terminals, tapered, calligraphic.
This typeface presents a condensed serif with pronounced stroke modulation and a slightly irregular, hand-drawn rhythm. Stems are generally dark and assertive, while curves taper into finer joins, creating a lively thick–thin pattern. Serifs tend to be small and bracketed or subtly flared rather than slabby, with occasional ball-like terminals and curled endings in letters like J, y, and g. Counters are relatively tight and the overall texture is dense, with narrow proportions and a compact horizontal footprint that keeps lines economical while retaining a decorative silhouette.
It suits display-oriented applications such as posters, headlines, packaging, and book covers where a compact, characterful serif can carry a strong voice. It can also work for short editorial accents (pull quotes, section heads, titling) where the decorative terminals and dense texture remain clear and intentional.
The overall tone feels vintage and storybook-like, with a quirky, lightly theatrical character reminiscent of old print ephemera and handmade signage. Its uneven, calligraphic details add warmth and personality, making text feel informal and expressive rather than purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, attention-grabbing serif with handcrafted flavor—combining traditional serif structure with playful terminal gestures to create a distinctive, nostalgic display texture.
The uppercase has a tall, columnar presence and the lowercase introduces more playful movement through curved descenders and distinctive terminal treatments. Numerals follow the same decorative logic, with varied curvature and small flourishes that keep them consistent with the letterforms.