Serif Other Lawu 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, brand marks, vintage, editorial, formal, bookish, dramatic, display impact, classic revival, premium tone, distinctive terminals, bracketed, ball terminals, cupped serifs, calligraphic, soft corners.
A bold display serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and generously rounded joins that soften the overall silhouette. The serifs are bracketed and often flare into cupped, teardrop-like terminals, giving many strokes a sculpted, ink-trap-adjacent feel without becoming angular. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and the forms show a gently calligraphic rhythm—especially in curved letters—while maintaining an upright, steady stance. Figures are similarly stylized, with prominent curves and strong contrast that make them read as part of the same decorative system.
Best suited for headlines and short blocks where its decorative terminals and contrast can be appreciated, such as magazine titling, book covers, and poster work. It can also serve well in branding, packaging, and logo-style wordmarks that benefit from a classic, premium feel and a strong typographic voice.
The face projects a vintage, editorial personality—confident and slightly theatrical—suggesting old-style print traditions updated with more dramatic terminals. Its soft bracketing and bulb-like ends add warmth and charm, balancing the heavy color with a crafted, human touch. Overall it feels formal and classic, yet distinctive enough to signal a curated, boutique tone.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif foundation with heightened character through sculpted, cupped terminals and emphatic contrast, aiming for strong display impact while retaining a readable, editorial rhythm.
Across the alphabet, the design keeps a consistent contrast model and terminal treatment, creating a cohesive texture in words. The distinctive terminals are most noticeable at larger sizes, where the cupped serifs and ball-like endings become a key identifying feature.