Serif Other Ipme 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, dramatic, classic, assertive, literary, vintage, expressiveness, emphasis, heritage, display strength, bracketed, flared, ink-trap, calligraphic, wedge serif.
A bold, right-leaning serif with pronounced contrast and a distinctly calligraphic stress. Strokes swell into rounded terminals and tapered joins, and the serifs read as bracketing, wedge-like feet rather than slabs, often with subtle flares that echo a broad-nib rhythm. Counters are relatively open for the weight, while curves (C, G, S, O) show smooth, inked modulation and soft teardrop-like endings. The overall color is dark and lively, with a slightly uneven, hand-cut texture suggested by the varied terminals and swelling curves across letters and figures.
Best suited to headlines, deck copy, pull quotes, posters, and book-cover titling where its contrast and energetic serif shapes can be appreciated. It can also support branding or packaging that wants a classic, emphatic voice, while longer passages may benefit from generous leading and careful sizing due to the heavy color and animated stroke modulation.
The tone is theatrical and old-world, combining editorial sophistication with a touch of swash-like flair. It feels confident and expressive, lending a sense of tradition, ceremony, and emphasis without becoming ornate script.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif structure with a more decorative, inked italic character—prioritizing expressive rhythm, strong emphasis, and a vintage editorial feel over strict neutrality.
The italic slant and strong modulation create a forward-moving line rhythm that favors short bursts of text. Figures appear sturdy and stylized, matching the letterforms’ swelling curves and bracketed details for consistent typographic color.