Serif Other Hava 14 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book jackets, editorial, headlines, branding, packaging, storybook, whimsical, old-style, calligraphic, handcrafted, add character, evoke tradition, humanize text, period flavor, decorative edge, bracketed, flared, lively, organic, textured.
This serif design combines high-contrast strokes with softly bracketed, slightly flared serifs and subtly irregular terminals that feel hand-shaped rather than mechanically uniform. Curves are generous and open, with round counters in letters like O and e, while verticals carry most of the visual weight. Many joins and endings show gentle hooks or tapering flicks, and the rhythm varies slightly from glyph to glyph, giving the texture a lively, organic color. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with expressive curves and distinctive foot serifs that keep the set cohesive in running text.
It suits book and magazine typography where a classic voice with personality is desired, particularly for headings, pull quotes, and short-to-medium passages. It can also work well for boutique branding and packaging that benefits from an old-world, storybook warmth without becoming overly ornate.
The overall tone is warm, literary, and lightly playful—evoking printed fables, period-inspired titles, and charming editorial typography. Its crisp contrast adds sophistication, while the irregular, ink-like details keep it approachable and characterful rather than formal.
The font appears intended to reinterpret an old-style serif through a calligraphic, slightly irregular lens—balancing refined contrast and traditional proportions with handcrafted terminal details to create a distinctive, literary texture.
In the sample text, the face maintains good readability while projecting a noticeable decorative personality, especially in capitals and in curved forms like S, G, and Q. The design’s small idiosyncrasies create a textured page color that feels crafted, making it more distinctive than a neutral book serif.