Serif Other Lihe 3 is a bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, theatrical, vintage, whimsical, dramatic, storybook, attention capture, retro flavor, decorative display, poster impact, brand character, flared, wedge serif, ball terminals, ink-trap like, swashy.
A decorative serif with very heavy, sculpted strokes and sharply carved internal counters. Serifs read as flared wedges rather than slabs, with frequent teardrop and ball-like terminals that create a chiseled, inked-in look. Curves are compact and bulbous, while joins and apertures are pinched, giving many letters a distinctive notched or scooped silhouette. Overall proportions are broad and stable, with a strong, rhythmic alternation of thick stems and sharply tapered exits that keeps the texture lively at display sizes.
Best suited for display applications such as posters, headlines, event branding, packaging, and signage where its bold carved details can be appreciated. It can also work for short logo wordmarks or editorial titling, but the strong personality and dense color make it less suited to long continuous reading.
The tone feels theatrical and vintage, with a playful gothic–circus flavor created by the exaggerated terminals and carved shapes. It suggests show posters, old-time signage, and storybook titling—confident, attention-grabbing, and slightly mischievous rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum character in a classic serif framework by exaggerating terminals, introducing carved apertures, and emphasizing a punchy, poster-like texture. It aims for memorability and period flair while remaining recognizably serifed and upright for clear headline communication.
The sample text shows dense, dark typographic color and highly individualized letterforms; spacing appears designed for impact over neutrality. The numerals share the same sculpted contrast and pointed details, helping the set feel consistent for headings that mix text and figures.