Serif Other Bivo 6 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, logotypes, book covers, playful, retro, whimsical, folksy, chunky, display impact, retro charm, quirky warmth, brand character, bulbous, flared, softened, teardrop terminals, irregular counters.
A heavy, soft-edged serif with rounded, bulbous contours and subtly uneven shaping that gives the letters a hand-cut, poster-like feel. Serifs are small and flared rather than sharply bracketed, often swelling into teardrop terminals, and many joins and curves show gentle asymmetry. Counters tend to be compact and idiosyncratic (notably in letters like A, B, R, and g), while the overall rhythm stays sturdy and consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals. The figures are wide and chunky with distinctive internal shapes (especially 2, 3, and 8), supporting strong display impact.
Works best for bold headlines, poster typography, packaging, and identity work where a playful, vintage-leaning serif can carry the voice. It also suits book covers, event promotions, and short editorial callouts that benefit from a warm, characterful display texture.
The font reads as friendly and attention-grabbing, with a retro carnival/children’s-book warmth and a slightly quirky, storybook personality. Its rounded massing and whimsical terminals add charm and humor while still feeling confident and bold on the page.
Likely designed to deliver a distinctive, friendly display serif with an intentionally irregular, hand-shaped character—prioritizing personality and impact over neutrality. The flared serifs and soft, swollen forms aim to evoke retro signage and whimsical print aesthetics while keeping letterforms sturdy and legible at large sizes.
Spacing in the sample text looks generous and the silhouettes remain clear at larger sizes, but the quirky details and tight counters suggest it’s most at home in display settings rather than long-form reading. The lowercase keeps a compact, bouncy texture, helping maintain a cohesive tone when set in mixed case.