Serif Other Ohda 1 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, dramatic, elegant, whimsical, theatrical, ornate, ornamental display, dramatic contrast, calligraphic flair, stylized classicism, calligraphic, flared, tapered, spiky, swashy.
A delicate serif display design with razor-thin hairlines and abrupt, weighty vertical stems that create a sharp black–white rhythm. Serifs are small and often flare into pointed, wedge-like terminals, while many strokes taper into needle tips and occasional swash-like curls. The overall construction feels intentionally irregular: widths and interior counters shift noticeably from glyph to glyph, and several letters use asymmetrical curves and hooked joins to heighten the decorative cadence. Lowercase forms are compact with a relatively small x-height, and the numerals echo the same mix of stout cores and fine, calligraphic finishes.
Best suited to display typography such as editorial headlines, poster titles, book and album covers, and branding that benefits from an ornate, high-impact voice. It can also work for short decorative lines on packaging or event materials where a theatrical, elevated mood is desired.
The tone is refined but mischievous—bridal-invitation elegance crossed with a Gothic-fairytale edge. Its spiky terminals and occasional flourishes add a sense of drama and motion, making text feel performative and slightly uncanny rather than purely classical.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a high-contrast serif through a calligraphic, ornamental lens—pairing classical proportions with spurred terminals and occasional swash behavior to create a distinctive, characterful display texture.
In the sample text, the strong contrast and intricate terminals read best at larger sizes, where the hairlines and hooked details remain clear. The face shows a distinctive, hand-influenced logic: smooth curves are frequently interrupted by sharp cuts and tapering points, producing a lively, ornamental texture across words.