Serif Other Ihpu 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, posters, headlines, branding, packaging, storybook, hand-cut, quirky, vintage, swash, expressiveness, display impact, vintage flavor, hand-lettered feel, bracketed, wedge serif, calligraphic, rounded, lively.
A decorative serif with an energetic rightward slant and chunky, softly modeled strokes. Serifs are wedge-like and often flare into curved, brushy terminals, giving the outlines a slightly carved or hand-cut feel. Curves are full and rounded with modest ink-trap-like notches and tapering where strokes meet, creating lively rhythm and uneven, organic color across a line. The numerals and capitals follow the same swashy treatment, with pronounced entry/exit strokes and subtly irregular joins that keep the texture animated rather than strictly geometric.
Best suited to display work such as headlines, titles, book covers, posters, and brand marks where its swashy serif construction can be appreciated. It can add character to packaging, menu headings, and short editorial callouts, especially when a vintage or story-driven tone is desired.
The tone is playful and theatrical, with a storybook and old-poster charm. Its spirited italics and flaring serifs suggest hand lettering and a lightly mischievous personality—more characterful than formal, and more nostalgic than contemporary.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, attention-getting serif with a hand-rendered flavor—combining sturdy strokes with animated, calligraphic terminals. Its consistent slant and decorative serif shaping prioritize expressiveness and memorability in display typography.
The face holds together well at display sizes, where the curved terminals and wedge serifs read as intentional detailing. In longer settings the lively shapes create a rolling, rhythmic baseline and a distinctive texture that emphasizes personality over neutrality.