Serif Other Haby 10 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial headings, posters, packaging, branding, storybook, old-world, whimsical, ornate, theatrical, display charm, period flavor, expressive serif, crafted feel, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, soft terminals, lively.
This typeface is a decorative serif with lively, calligraphic construction and noticeable stroke modulation. Serifs are strongly bracketed and often flare into wedge-like shapes, with softly rounded terminals that give the contours a slightly hand-drawn feel. Counters are fairly compact and the overall rhythm is tight, with tall ascenders and descenders creating a vertical, animated texture in text. Several letters show idiosyncratic shaping—especially in the S-curve forms and the angled joins—adding personality while remaining broadly readable.
It suits display roles such as book covers, editorial titles, posters, and packaging where an illustrative, period-leaning voice is desirable. It can also work for branding that needs a crafted, narrative character, particularly at sizes where the flared serifs and modulation remain clear.
The font conveys an old-world, storybook tone with a gentle theatrical flair. Its warm curves and slightly eccentric details feel crafted and expressive rather than neutral, suggesting tradition, folklore, or period-inspired display typography.
The design appears intended to blend classic serif structure with decorative, calligraphy-influenced quirks to produce a distinctive, vintage-leaning display texture. Its consistent modulation and strongly shaped serifs emphasize personality and atmosphere over strict neutrality.
In the sample text, the strong contrast and flared serifs create pronounced sparkle, especially around narrow joins and sharp diagonals. Numerals and lowercase forms echo the same soft, bracketed finishing, helping the set feel consistent for headings and short passages.