Serif Other Raka 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, headlines, posters, packaging, branding, storybook, old-world, whimsical, rustic, calligraphic, handcrafted feel, historic flavor, decorative display, expressive texturing, bracketed, flared, inked, tapered, lively.
This serif features lively, ink-like strokes with pronounced modulation and gently tapered terminals. Serifs are small and often bracketed or flared, with irregular, hand-drawn edges that create a textured rhythm rather than a strictly mechanical finish. Capitals are relatively narrow and varied in silhouette, while the lowercase shows a compact x-height with expressive ascenders and descenders. Curves and joins feel slightly asymmetrical, and letter widths vary noticeably, giving lines of text a dynamic, slightly uneven cadence.
Best suited for display contexts such as book covers, headlines, posters, and packaging where its textured, calligraphic serifs can be appreciated. It can also work for short editorial headings or pull quotes when a historic, handcrafted mood is desired, but it is likely most comfortable when given generous size and spacing.
The overall tone is storybook and old-world, with a whimsical, craft-forward character. Its organic stroke behavior suggests historical printing or hand-lettered signage, lending warmth and personality over strict formality. The font reads as playful and slightly quirky while still retaining a recognizable serif structure.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional serif construction through a hand-inked, decorative lens—combining familiar classical proportions with playful irregularity and expressive tapering. The goal seems to be character and atmosphere rather than strict neutrality, offering a distinctive voice for thematic, narrative, or artisanal applications.
In text, the strong contrast and small internal details become more prominent at larger sizes, where the irregular terminals and tapered strokes read as intentional texture. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with curving entry/exit strokes and a decorative feel that pairs well with the letterforms.