Serif Other Haki 13 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, book covers, branding, whimsical, storybook, ornate, vintage, playful, add charm, evoke nostalgia, decorative display, theatrical flair, distinct branding, swashy, curly terminals, ball terminals, bracketed serifs, soft joins.
A decorative serif with sturdy, rounded strokes and gently bracketed serifs that flare into soft, bulb-like terminals. Many forms incorporate curled or spiral-like terminals (notably in letters such as C, G, J, Q, S, and several numerals), giving the design a rhythmic, embellished texture. Proportions lean slightly wide in the capitals with a consistent, upright stance, while the lowercase stays compact with a familiar, readable skeleton; the overall color is dark and even, with moderate stroke modulation and smooth curves rather than sharp angles.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, packaging, posters, and book covers where the curled terminals can read as intentional ornament. It can also work for short passages (taglines, pull quotes, menu headings) when a playful, vintage-leaning voice is desired; for long body text, the decorative terminals are more likely to feel busy.
The font projects a cheerful, theatrical tone—part vintage display, part fairy-tale signage—through its curly terminals and friendly, rounded serif treatment. The decorative swashes add personality and a hand-crafted feel without becoming overly chaotic, suggesting charm and lighthearted drama more than formality.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable serif base with added swashy character, offering a distinctive voice for titles and identity work while keeping letter construction familiar enough for straightforward word recognition.
The ornamentation is integrated into the core letterforms rather than added as separate flourishes, so words maintain a cohesive silhouette even at larger sizes. Numerals echo the same curly motif, which helps branding systems feel consistent across text and figures.