Serif Other Ildah 15 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: display, book covers, editorial headings, packaging, posters, storybook, whimsical, antiquarian, playful, handwrought, evoke antiquity, add character, storybook tone, theatrical display, bracketed serifs, spiky terminals, irregular rhythm, ink-trap hints, calligraphic.
A quirky serif with a compact, tall-limbed silhouette and a distinctly hand-influenced rhythm. Strokes are mostly even, with small bracketed serifs and occasional spurred or hooked terminals that give letters a slightly sharpened, notched feel. Curves are a bit pinched in places and joins can look lightly scooped, creating an intentionally uneven texture across words. Uppercase forms feel slender and expressive, while the lowercase keeps tight bowls and compact counters that emphasize a crisp, carved look.
Best suited to display sizes where its distinctive terminals and irregular rhythm can be appreciated—titles, chapter heads, pull quotes, packaging, and poster work. It can also support short editorial passages when a deliberately characterful, old-fashioned atmosphere is desired.
The overall tone is storybook and antiquarian, balancing charm with a faintly mysterious, old-world edge. Its eccentric terminals and slightly irregular color read as human and crafted rather than purely mechanical, lending a playful, theatrical voice to headings and short passages.
The design appears intended to evoke a historical or folktale sensibility through compact proportions, bracketed serifs, and idiosyncratic terminal details. Rather than aiming for strict classical regularity, it prioritizes expressive texture and a crafted, slightly eccentric presence.
The digit set follows the same spirited construction, with simple, legible shapes and occasional angled cuts that echo the letter terminals. In running text the face produces a lively, slightly jittery cadence, with a strong vertical emphasis and noticeable personality in letters like g, j, and y.