Serif Other Oplim 8 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, branding, invitations, classical, literary, refined, formal, add character, classic text, editorial voice, elegant display, wedge serifs, flared terminals, calligraphic, high-waisted, open counters.
This serif face features crisp wedge-like serifs and subtly flared stroke endings that give many letters a tapered, chiseled finish rather than a flat bracketed serif. Curves are smooth and generously drawn (notably in C, G, O, Q), while verticals stay firm and clean, producing a steady text rhythm. The lowercase shows a relatively compact, bookish construction with open apertures and a single-storey g, and the numerals echo the same tapered, calligraphic stress with elegant proportions. Overall spacing appears even and readable, with distinctive terminal shapes supplying the decorative character without becoming overly ornate.
Well-suited to editorial settings such as books, long-form articles, and magazine typography where a classic serif voice is desired with extra character in headings and pull quotes. It can also support refined branding, packaging, and invitation work when a traditional foundation with distinctive, tapered terminals is appropriate.
The tone is poised and traditional with a lightly stylized, humanist flavor—more literary and ceremonial than utilitarian. Its sharp wedges and flared ends add a subtle sense of drama and polish, suitable for text that wants to feel curated and intentional.
The design appears intended to blend conventional serif readability with a recognizable decorative edge achieved through wedge serifs and flared terminals. It aims for a classic, print-oriented feel—comfortable in continuous text—while offering enough stylistic identity for display use.
Several capitals emphasize pointed, triangular finishing details (seen in forms like A, V, W, and Y), reinforcing a carved or engraved impression. The design keeps embellishment mostly at terminals, allowing paragraphs to remain coherent while still showing a recognizable signature.