Serif Other Yima 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, event promos, playful, retro, theatrical, punchy, quirky, attention grabbing, decorative voice, vintage display, brand distinctiveness, stencil effect, stencil cuts, teardrop terminals, swashy, high-impact, rhythmic.
A very heavy, right-leaning serif display face with wide proportions and prominent internal cut-ins that read like stencil breaks. Strokes are robust and rounded, with soft curves and wedge-like points that create a lively, sculpted silhouette rather than a clean geometric one. The serifing is expressive and asymmetric in feel, with teardrop/ball-like terminals and occasional swash-like flourishes, producing a strong black texture punctuated by sharp white notches. Counters tend to be compact, and the overall rhythm alternates between solid masses and deliberate internal openings.
This font is best used for large-scale typography where its cut-ins and expressive serif details can be appreciated: posters, striking headlines, logos/wordmarks, packaging, and promotional materials for entertainment or events. It can also work for short bursts of text such as pull quotes or titling, but is less suited to long passages.
The tone is bold and theatrical, balancing vintage showcard energy with a mischievous, decorative twist. Its stencil-like interruptions and swashy details give it a crafted, attention-grabbing personality that feels suited to headline moments rather than quiet reading.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display serif that stands out through dramatic weight, a forward slant, and consistent stencil-like carving. Its goal is to deliver a memorable, retro-leaning voice with ornamental flair while preserving clear letter differentiation in headline settings.
The internal breaks appear consistently across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, creating a signature pattern that remains legible at display sizes but becomes visually busy at smaller settings. The sample text shows a dense, high-ink color with strong word shapes and distinctive letterforms that emphasize character over neutrality.