Serif Other Ihwe 9 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, quotations, brand marks, classic, literary, formal, old-world, classic revival, literary tone, readable text, heritage flavor, distinctive detailing, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, beaked, soft serif.
This serif features strongly bracketed, subtly flared serifs with gently beaked terminals that give the strokes a calligraphic, tool-made feel. Curves are full and slightly egg-shaped, while joins and shoulders are softly modeled rather than sharply mechanical. The lowercase shows a sturdy, readable build with a single-storey “a” and a modestly angled, descending “y,” while capitals present traditional proportions with crisp, sculpted endings. Numerals are robust and clear, with old-style nuance in the curvature and terminal shaping rather than strict geometric construction.
Well-suited to long-form reading contexts such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desirable. It can also serve effectively in display sizes for chapter titles, pull quotes, and heritage-leaning branding that benefits from a traditional, slightly decorative serif voice.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, suggesting a mature, historically informed voice. Its softened, slightly decorative terminals add a hint of quaintness and charm without becoming overtly ornamental, keeping the impression authoritative yet approachable.
The design appears intended to evoke a conventional, literature-oriented serif tradition while introducing distinctive terminal and serif shaping to stand apart from purely text-utility faces. It balances readability with a crafted, old-style finish for versatile use across text and modest display settings.
Spacing appears comfortable for text, and the rhythm is driven by rounded counters and consistent serif treatment across uppercase, lowercase, and figures. The design’s character comes primarily from its terminal shapes and bracketing, which remain cohesive across the set.