Serif Other Siho 1 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, book covers, editorial, posters, storybook, vintage, whimsical, friendly, ornamental, add charm, evoke vintage, decorative serif, storytelling tone, display emphasis, bracketed, flared, teardrop terminals, curly terminals, calligraphic.
This serif has sturdy, softly bracketed stems and moderate contrast, with a lively rhythm created by curled, teardrop-like terminals and occasional hook-shaped entry strokes. The serifs are traditional in structure but embellished, giving capitals a slightly ornamental silhouette (notably in curved letters like C, G, and S) while keeping overall proportions readable. Lowercase forms are compact and text-capable, with rounded bowls and small finishing flicks; the numerals follow the same decorative logic, with curved tails and softened corners rather than rigid geometry.
It’s well suited to headlines, book-cover titling, and editorial callouts where a vintage, characterful serif is desired. The readable lowercase and moderate contrast also make it viable for short-to-medium passages such as pull quotes, menus, invitations, and packaging copy that benefits from a decorative but controlled voice.
The overall tone feels old-fashioned and storybook-like—warm, slightly theatrical, and a bit mischievous. Its decorative terminals add charm without pushing into extreme display territory, suggesting a classic, handcrafted personality.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic serif with added ornamental terminals and gentle calligraphic cues, producing a familiar text foundation with a more expressive, decorative finish. It aims to balance legibility with personality, especially in caps and numerals.
In running text, the font maintains clear word shapes while the recurring curls and teardrop ends add visual texture. The uppercase set reads particularly distinctive due to the consistent terminal styling, making it effective for short emphatic phrases and headings where character can show through.