Serif Other Rava 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, logotypes, vintage, whimsical, storybook, theatrical, hand-inked, period flavor, display impact, quirkiness, character branding, bracketed, flared, tapered, quaint, lively.
A compact, serifed display face with lively, calligraphic modulation and pronounced thick–thin contrast. Strokes taper into sharp, wedge-like terminals and small bracketed serifs, giving many letters a slightly inked, carved quality rather than purely geometric construction. Curves are tight and energetic, with subtly irregular joins and swelling that create a rhythmic, hand-shaped feel while staying overall upright and orderly. Numerals and capitals share the same narrow stance and crisp finishing, producing a dense, punchy texture in text.
Best suited to headlines and short passages where its sharp terminals and energetic contrast can be appreciated—posters, packaging, book covers, and logo-style wordmarks. It can work for pull quotes or section heads, but extended body text may feel visually dense due to the compact width and lively detailing.
The tone reads vintage and theatrical, with a storybook charm that feels slightly eccentric rather than formal. Its pointed terminals and animated curves add personality and a hint of old-time print ephemera, making it feel expressive and characterful without becoming distressed.
Likely intended as a personality-forward serif that evokes historical printing and hand-cut lettering cues while remaining clean and usable for contemporary display typography. The design emphasizes distinctive terminals and rhythmic contrast to create recognizability and charm at larger sizes.
The design maintains consistent contrast and finishing across cases, and the narrow set can make long lines feel busy at smaller sizes. The most distinctive cues are the tapered, blade-like stroke endings and the slightly idiosyncratic serif shaping, which push it toward decorative display use.