Serif Other Ohbo 2 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, display, fashion, beauty, luxury branding, elegant, fashion-forward, refined, playful, luxury appeal, editorial tone, decorative caps, signature styling, hairline, didone-like, swashy, ornamental, delicate.
This serif design combines razor-thin hairlines with strong vertical stems and crisp, pointed serifs, creating a distinctly high-end, editorial look. Curves are smooth and tightly controlled, with ball terminals and fine tapered finishes that feel almost calligraphic at the edges. Many capitals feature small curled entry flourishes at the top left, giving the alphabet a consistent decorative signature without turning into full script. Lowercase forms stay readable but remain stylized, with narrow joins, sharp contrast transitions, and occasional swash-like strokes (notably in letters like g, y, and Q). Numerals follow the same logic—slender, elegant, and sharply drawn, with a mix of straight-backed forms and delicate curves.
Best suited for display typography such as magazine mastheads, editorial headlines, campaign visuals, invitations, and premium brand identities. It will also work well on packaging and lookbooks where delicate hairlines and ornamental capitals can be given room to breathe.
The tone is luxurious and boutique: poised, glamorous, and slightly whimsical. The recurring curls and hairline detailing add a soft, ornamental charm that reads as fashion, fragrance, and upscale packaging rather than utilitarian typography.
The font appears intended to modernize a classic high-contrast serif with a branded ornamental twist—adding repeatable swash cues to capitals and refined terminals to produce a distinctive, upscale display voice.
The design relies on fine details and tight stroke modulation, so it visually rewards generous sizing and careful spacing. The distinctive capital flourishes create a recognizable rhythm in headline settings, while the overall structure remains rooted in classic serif proportions.