Serif Other Isnew 10 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book design, display text, headlines, branding, classical, bookish, literary, refined, quirky, classic revival, expressive text, distinctive editorial, crafted detail, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, angled terminals, flared strokes.
This serif design combines classical, oldstyle proportions with crisp, angular finishing details. Strokes show clear pen-like modulation and bracketed serifs that often taper into sharp, wedge-like terminals, creating a lively, slightly irregular rhythm. Capitals are steady and formal with prominent serifs and a slightly calligraphic stress, while the lowercase features compact counters, sturdy verticals, and distinctive terminals that give many letters a subtly chiseled look. Numerals follow the same sculpted logic, with open curves and pointed finishing strokes that keep the texture consistent in text.
It suits editorial typography—book jackets, long-form headings, pull quotes, and magazine titles—where a classic serif voice with extra character is beneficial. It can also work for identity and packaging that want a refined, slightly eccentric traditional feel, and for short-to-medium passages where its compact lowercase and crisp terminals remain clear.
The overall tone feels literary and traditional, but with a distinctive, slightly idiosyncratic edge. It suggests a blend of editorial seriousness and handcrafted character, making the texture feel more expressive than a neutral text serif.
The font appears intended to deliver a historically rooted serif color with added distinctiveness through sharpened terminals and subtly calligraphic construction. It prioritizes a recognizable, crafted texture over pure neutrality, aiming for readability paired with a memorable voice.
In the text sample, the face maintains an even color while preserving noticeable personality in joins and stroke endings, especially in diagonals and curved letters. The design’s sharp terminal treatment adds sparkle at display sizes, while the compact lowercase proportions create a dense, classic page texture.