Serif Other Kese 2 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, display logos, whimsical, storybook, victorian, playful, hand-hewn, vintage evoke, add ornament, create character, poster impact, whimsy, ball terminals, curly serifs, spurred, ink-trap feel, soft corners.
A decorative serif with lively, calligraphic contrast and an intentionally uneven, hand-cut rhythm. Strokes swell and taper dramatically, and many terminals end in curled, bracketed, or ball-like forms that read as ornamental serifs rather than strict book text detailing. Counters are generally open, but the outlines show slight irregularities and wavy joins that create a woodtype/inked impression. Proportions vary from letter to letter, with a slightly bouncy baseline feel and characterful caps that have pronounced hooks and swashes.
Best suited to display sizes where the curling serifs and strong contrast can be appreciated—headlines, poster titles, packaging labels, and book-cover typography. It can also work for short brand marks or event identities that benefit from an antique, whimsical flavor, but the busy terminals make it less ideal for long body text.
The overall tone is theatrical and playful, with a vintage, storybook charm that suggests posters, curiosities, and old-time display printing. Its high-contrast strokes and quirky terminals give it a spirited, mischievous personality rather than a formal editorial voice.
The design appears intended to evoke vintage display printing with a deliberately eccentric, hand-rendered finish. Its ornate terminals and animated stroke modulation prioritize personality and historical ambiance over neutral readability.
Capitals are especially expressive, with prominent curls on letters like Q, R, and Z, while the lowercase keeps the same ornamental logic in a more compact form. Numerals match the decorative treatment with curving spurs and soft, flared ends, helping the set feel cohesive in headline settings.