Serif Other Hiba 6 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Burgie' by Alit Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, playful, storybook, circus, retro, whimsical, expressive display, vintage charm, whimsical tone, distinct identity, bracketed, ball terminals, flared stems, soft serifs, quirky.
A decorative serif with chunky, sculpted forms and strong thick–thin modulation. Serifs are small and rounded with a softly bracketed feel, often paired with bulbous terminals and teardrop-like endings. Curves are generous and slightly exaggerated, giving counters a plump, friendly shape; diagonals and joins feel calligraphic rather than strictly geometric. Overall spacing is open and rhythmic, with noticeable character-to-character variety that reads as intentionally irregular while staying visually consistent.
Best suited to display roles such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where its distinctive terminals and lively contrast can be appreciated. It also fits book covers and editorial titles that want a whimsical or vintage-leaning accent, and short pull quotes or captions used as typographic ornament.
The design projects a lively, theatrical tone—more quirky and charming than formal. Its bouncy terminals and curving strokes evoke vintage display lettering, suggesting a lighthearted, crafty, and slightly eccentric personality.
The letterforms appear designed to provide a memorable, decorative serif voice that stands apart from conventional text faces. The combination of pronounced contrast, rounded/bracketed serifs, and playful terminals suggests an aim for expressive readability in display settings rather than neutrality.
In the samples, the contrast and rounded terminals become especially prominent at larger sizes, where the interior shaping and curled endings read as part of the decoration. Numerals and uppercase carry the same softened serif language, keeping the set cohesive while retaining a handmade, characterful cadence.