Serif Other Ragy 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, headlines, editorial, packaging, posters, bookish, vintage, literary, whimsical, formal, classic revival, add personality, editorial tone, distinctive display, bracketed, calligraphic, flared, ink-trap feel, oldstyle figures.
A narrow, high-contrast serif with lightly calligraphic construction and soft, bracketed terminals. Strokes alternate between fine hairlines and firmer verticals, with subtle flare where stems meet serifs and occasional tapered ends that feel inked rather than purely geometric. The shapes are slightly idiosyncratic—curves are gently pinched in places (notably in C/S-like forms), and several joins show a small notch/ink-trap-like bite that adds texture. Capitals are tall and stately with modest crossbars, while lowercase keeps a traditional two-storey a and g, compact apertures, and tidy, rounded dots on i/j; numerals appear oldstyle with varying heights and a lively baseline rhythm.
Well-suited to book covers, chapter titles, magazine headlines, and other editorial display where a classic serif voice is desired without feeling generic. It can also work for packaging and poster typography that benefits from a vintage, slightly quirky refinement, especially at medium to large sizes where the hairlines and terminal details can be appreciated.
The font reads as literary and old-world, suggesting printed pages, editorial headings, and classic signage. Its crisp contrast and narrow stance convey formality, while the quirky notches and softly uneven curves introduce a hint of eccentricity that keeps it from feeling strictly academic.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif proportions with a more characterful, inked finish—keeping the authority of a classic text serif while adding distinctive terminals and small interior bites for personality in display use.
The overall color is relatively dark for a high-contrast face due to the condensed proportions and firm verticals, but hairlines stay delicate and prominent. Spacing appears comfortable in text, and the italic is not shown; all samples present a consistent upright voice with a slightly decorative, handcrafted finish.