Serif Other Ipse 1 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, book covers, branding, posters, editorial, classic, dramatic, refined, literary, editorial voice, luxury tone, display impact, classic revival, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, sharp terminals, sculpted, high-contrast stress.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with crisp, tapered hairlines and weighty vertical stems. Serifs are sharply cut and bracketed, with a slightly calligraphic, engraved feel in the way curves swell into stems and then snap to fine terminals. Proportions lean wide, with generous counters and a stately rhythm in capitals; lowercase forms keep a traditional structure with a moderate x-height and clear ascender/descender presence. Numerals and punctuation follow the same sculpted logic, mixing sturdy main strokes with delicate finishing strokes for a polished, display-friendly texture.
It works best for headlines, decks, and prominent typographic moments in magazines, book covers, and branding where contrast and detail can be appreciated. It can also serve as an expressive serif for posters or pull quotes, especially when paired with a simpler companion for body copy.
The overall tone feels editorial and literary—poised, formal, and slightly theatrical thanks to the strong contrast and sharp details. It suggests heritage and sophistication, with enough stylization in the terminals and curves to read as distinctive rather than purely textbook.
The design appears intended to modernize a classic high-contrast serif voice—combining traditional proportions with sharper, more decorative finishing to create a distinctive editorial display style.
The design relies on fine hairlines and pointed joins that will reward larger sizes and good reproduction. The wide set and open counters help keep it readable in headlines while preserving a luxurious, high-end surface.