Serif Other Koga 2 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, fashion, dramatic, luxury, theatrical, display impact, editorial style, luxury branding, modernized classic, condensed, high-contrast, sharp serifs, vertical stress, hairlines.
A condensed display serif built around strong vertical stems and razor-thin hairlines. The design shows pronounced vertical stress, long tapered serifs, and frequent wedge-like terminals that create a crisp, chiseled silhouette. Counters are relatively narrow and tall, and several shapes feel intentionally stylized—especially in diagonals and joins—giving the alphabet a slightly idiosyncratic, decorative rhythm while maintaining overall consistency. Numerals follow the same tall, contrasty construction, with bold main strokes and needle-like connecting strokes.
This font is well suited to headlines, magazine mastheads, pull quotes, posters, and brand marks where high contrast and condensed proportions add impact. It can also work on premium packaging and fashion or beauty collateral where a refined, sharp serif voice is desired. For extended reading sizes, it will typically perform better as a display face rather than a text workhorse due to its delicate hairlines.
The overall tone is dramatic and editorial, with a fashion-forward elegance that reads as luxurious and slightly theatrical. Its stark contrast and narrow proportions bring a sense of formality and intensity, suited to attention-grabbing typography rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display serif that amplifies contrast and verticality for a modern, editorial look. Its decorative terminals and stylized construction suggest a goal of standing out in branding and headline environments while still referencing classic Didone-like refinement.
In text settings the thin hairlines can visually recede, so the design reads best when given enough size and printing/display resolution for the fine details to hold. The condensed width and tall ascenders reinforce a vertical, poster-like cadence that can feel imposing in longer lines.