Serif Other Ratu 2 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, headlines, branding, packaging, vintage, theatrical, mystical, gothic, storybook, display impact, vintage flavor, dramatic tone, distinct texture, flared serifs, wedge terminals, irregular rhythm, calligraphic, condensed.
A condensed, display-oriented serif with sharp wedge and flared terminals, tight apertures, and pronounced stroke modulation. Vertical stems dominate, while curves are pinched and slightly asymmetric, producing a lively, hand-cut impression rather than a strictly geometric one. Serifs tend toward tapered wedges and spur-like feet, and many joins and terminals show subtle irregularity that creates a textured, slightly rough rhythm in lines of text. Counters are compact and the overall color is strong and dense, with narrow proportions and occasional width changes across glyphs that keep the texture animated.
Best used for short to medium-length display settings where personality is an asset: posters, title treatments, book or album covers, theatrical or seasonal promotions, and branding/packaging that leans historic, spooky, or folkloric. It can work for pull quotes or subheads when set with generous tracking and leading to manage its dense texture.
The tone reads as vintage and theatrical, with a hint of gothic or occult character—well suited to dramatic headlines and evocative, story-driven branding. Its slightly unruly shapes and sharp terminals give it an antique, poster-like energy rather than a modern editorial calm.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, old-world display serif with hand-rendered bite—combining condensed, attention-grabbing proportions with sharp, flared terminals and slightly irregular detailing to evoke antique signage and dramatic print ephemera.
In continuous text, the condensed proportions and dark color create a tight, emphatic line, while the uneven detailing adds personality but also increases visual noise at smaller sizes. Numerals follow the same tapered, stylized construction, keeping the overall set cohesive for display use.