Serif Other Ohly 2 is a very light, narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, invitations, brand marks, whimsical, storybook, hand-inked, antique, eccentric, expressiveness, vintage flavor, decorative display, calligraphic feel, spiky, flared, calligraphic, ornamental, quirky.
This serif display face shows extreme thick–thin modulation with hairline joins and sharp, flared terminals that behave like pen or pointed-brush strokes. Serifs are small, often asymmetric, and frequently resolve into needle-like points, giving the outlines a slightly irregular, hand-drawn rhythm. Curves are high-tension and sometimes pinched, while verticals and diagonals alternate between solid, wedge-like masses and fine filaments. The lowercase has a notably small x-height with tall ascenders, compact bowls, and occasional swashy entry/exit strokes; counters can become quite tight where hairlines converge.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing settings such as headlines, posters, packaging accents, book-cover titling, and event or invitation work. It can also add character to logos or wordmarks where its sharp contrast and quirky serif forms are intended to be a focal point, rather than used for sustained reading.
The overall tone is theatrical and eccentric, evoking vintage print ephemera and storybook titling. Its sharp, wiry details and uneven stroke energy add a mischievous, slightly gothic flourish rather than a sober editorial feel.
The design appears intended as a decorative serif for display typography, prioritizing expressive contrast, calligraphic sharpness, and a distinctive, hand-inked silhouette. Its unusual terminals and lively stroke behavior suggest an emphasis on personality and period flavor over neutrality.
At text sizes the hairlines and spurs create a sparkling texture, but the delicate connections and compressed counters make it feel most confident when given room. Numerals and capitals include several dramatic stroke-weight shifts and pointed terminals, reinforcing its decorative, illustrative character.