Serif Other Peli 2 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, logotypes, packaging, headlines, gothic, antique, storybook, handwrought, spooky, period evocation, atmosphere, handcrafted feel, decorative display, vintage print, textura-like, irregular, chiseled, calligraphic, old-style.
This serif design blends old-style proportions with a distinctly irregular, hand-cut finish. Strokes show subtle modulation and uneven contours, with terminals and serifs that taper and flare in an organic way rather than following a strict geometric logic. Capitals are tall and slightly condensed, with narrow internal counters and occasional spur-like details; lowercase forms keep a compact, readable structure while retaining the same roughened edges. Overall rhythm is lively and slightly jittered, giving the alphabet a crafted, ink-and-knife texture rather than a smooth, engineered surface.
Best suited to display contexts such as posters, book and album covers, brand marks, and themed packaging where its antique texture can be appreciated. It also works for short editorial headlines, pull quotes, or chapter titles in historical, fantasy, or Halloween-leaning settings, especially when paired with a simpler text face.
The font conveys an antique, gothic-leaning tone that feels theatrical and folklore-adjacent. Its weathered, handwrought detailing suggests medieval manuscripts, apothecary labels, and vintage printing, with a touch of dark whimsy. The overall effect is expressive and characterful rather than polite or neutral.
The design appears intended to evoke aged print and manuscript traditions through deliberately irregular outlines and calligraphic serif behavior. By combining classic serif structure with distressed, chiseled detailing, it aims to deliver strong atmosphere and period character while remaining usable for short passages.
Figures follow the same distressed, calligraphic flavor as the letters, with notable asymmetry and small notches that read like worn type or hand-drawn signage. In text settings the design maintains legibility, but the textured outlines and narrow apertures create a dense color that becomes more decorative as size decreases.