Serif Other Ipje 5 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, fashion, theatrical, luxury, dramatic, display impact, distinctiveness, editorial flair, luxury tone, modern classic, soft serifs, flared terminals, ink traps, wedge joins, calligraphic.
A sharply stylized serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a sculpted, display-oriented construction. Serifs and terminals often flare into soft teardrops and wedges, with frequent tapering strokes that create a carved, inked look. Counters are relatively open but heavily shaped by internal cut-ins and notch-like joins, producing a lively, irregular rhythm across words. Uppercase forms feel stately and wide in impact, while the lowercase shows a tall presence with compact bowls and distinctive, sometimes asymmetric finishing details.
Best suited to headlines, magazine titling, brand marks, and high-impact packaging where its sculpted contrast and distinctive terminals can be appreciated. It can work for short pull quotes or display copy, but its busy interior shaping makes it less comfortable for extended body text at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is dramatic and editorial, blending classic bookish cues with a distinctly contemporary, fashion-forward edge. Its sharp notches and teardrop terminals give it a slightly theatrical, boutique luxury feel that reads as intentional and crafted rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional serif through exaggerated contrast and ornamental, flared finishing, creating a signature display face for expressive editorial and branding contexts. Its carved joins and teardrop terminals suggest a goal of strong visual voice and memorability rather than typographic neutrality.
Many glyphs feature signature internal scoops and narrow junctions that add sparkle at large sizes but can create dense black clusters in longer text. Numerals follow the same sculpted logic, with strong curves and tapered entries that emphasize a premium, poster-ready personality.