Serif Other Lihe 4 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, mastheads, signage, retro, theatrical, whimsical, confident, quirky, display impact, decorative serif, vintage voice, brand character, flared, bracketed, soft corners, ink-trap feel, triangular joins.
This typeface is a heavy, display-oriented serif with pronounced flared terminals and wedge-like, often triangular serifs that read more as sculpted cuts than traditional brackets. Strokes show strong contrast with thick main stems and sharply thinned connections, producing a carved, poster-like rhythm. The silhouettes lean wide and sturdy, with compact counters and a tall lowercase structure that keeps words dark and continuous. Many joins and terminals feature pointed notches and scooped cuts, giving several letters an ink-trap or chiseled impression while maintaining consistent, upright alignment.
Best suited for large-size applications where its chiseled details and deep contrast can be appreciated, such as headlines, posters, storefront or event signage, editorial display, and packaging. It can also work for short brand statements or labels where a distinctive, vintage-leaning serif voice is desired.
The overall tone feels vintage and theatrical, with a playful, slightly eccentric energy. Its bold, sculptural shapes suggest classic headline typography—confident and attention-seeking—while the quirky notches and flares add personality and a hint of hand-cut charm.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in display settings by combining a traditional serif foundation with exaggerated flares, sharp cut-ins, and bold, wide proportions. The consistent decorative logic across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals suggests a focus on cohesive headline typography rather than quiet text setting.
Round letters like O and Q appear strongly oval with tight inner counters, and diagonals (notably in V/W/X/Y) form dramatic wedge intersections that amplify the decorative character. Numerals match the heavy, cut-in detailing, keeping a cohesive texture across mixed alphanumeric settings.