Serif Other Haho 4 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, book covers, branding, storybook, vintage, whimsical, rustic, friendly, handcrafted feel, decorative display, vintage charm, expressive serif, bracketed, flared, soft terminals, calligraphic, irregularity.
A bold, high-contrast serif with chunky, softly bracketed serifs and subtly flared strokes. The letterforms show a hand-cut, slightly irregular rhythm: curves swell and taper, joins are rounded, and terminals often end in small teardrop or wedge-like shapes. Proportions are compact with sturdy verticals, while several capitals and numerals introduce distinctive, slightly asymmetrical details that give the design a lively texture in text.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, titles, posters, and packaging where its expressive serifs and animated curves can be appreciated. It can also work for short editorial pull quotes or book-cover titling, particularly in projects aiming for a vintage, handcrafted, or whimsical mood.
The overall tone feels warm and old-fashioned, with a playful, storybook quality rather than formal classicism. Its lively stroke modulation and softened edges read as handcrafted and approachable, lending charm and character to short passages and display settings.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional serif construction with a deliberately handmade, decorative twist—combining strong contrast and classic serif cues with softened, slightly quirky contours to create a distinctive, friendly display face.
In the sample text, the heavy color and pronounced modulation create a strong typographic voice; spacing appears comfortable but the distinctive shapes can become visually busy at smaller sizes. Numerals and capitals carry especially decorative silhouettes, which helps headings stand out and reinforces the vintage, folkloric feel.