Serif Other Dere 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, vintage, playful, festive, showcard, whimsical, display impact, ornamentation, retro flavor, signage readability, characterful branding, swashy, bulbous, soft terminals, rounded serifs, curly spurs.
A decorative serif with heavy, sculpted letterforms and pronounced contrast between stout main strokes and thinner connecting curves. Serifs are rounded and bracketed, often curling into teardrop-like terminals that create a swashy, ornamental silhouette. Counters are generally compact and round, and many glyphs show pronounced ball terminals and inward curls that add texture without becoming fully calligraphic. Overall spacing feels generous and the rhythm is lively, with distinctive shapes for forms like Q, R, S, and the numerals.
Works well for display typography such as poster headlines, storefront or event signage, and brand marks that want a vintage or festive voice. It also fits packaging and labels where bold, decorative letterforms need to hold attention, and can be effective for short editorial titles or pull quotes at generous sizes.
The font conveys a nostalgic, theatrical tone—more showy than formal—combining old-style charm with a friendly, humorous bounce. Its curled serifs and bulb terminals read as celebratory and attention-grabbing, suggesting posters, signage, and playful branding rather than sober editorial text.
The design appears intended as a bold display serif that prioritizes personality and recognizability through curled, rounded serifs and ball terminals. Its construction aims to deliver a retro showcard feel with decorative flourishes while keeping a consistent, sturdy structure across the alphabet and figures.
In paragraph settings the strong black mass and compact counters make it best suited to short-to-medium lengths and larger sizes, where the interior details and curled terminals stay clear. The ampersand and several capitals lean into ornamentation, reinforcing a display-first character.