Serif Other Tege 2 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, signage, packaging, gothic, heraldic, medieval, dramatic, traditional, historic evocation, engraved look, display impact, emblematic branding, blackletter-leaning, angular, beveled, chiseled, octagonal.
A condensed, high-contrast-in-feel display serif built from largely even stroke widths and sharply cut terminals. Stems and bowls are squarish and faceted, with many curves resolved into octagonal corners and short chamfers that create a carved, beveled impression. Serifs are small, wedge-like, and integrated into the structure rather than broad slabs, while joins stay crisp and vertical rhythm remains tight. Counters are compact and rectilinear, and numerals follow the same blocky, notched construction for a uniform, emblematic texture.
Best suited to short, prominent settings such as posters, headlines, mastheads, badges, labels, and signage where the condensed width and carved detailing can read as intentional styling. It works well for branding that wants a traditional, gothic-tinged identity, and for themed applications like historical or fantasy-adjacent design where a strong, emblematic wordmark is needed.
The overall tone reads historic and authoritative, with a gothic and heraldic flavor that feels ceremonial and slightly severe. Its sharp facets and compressed stance create a forceful, martial energy suited to titles that need impact and tradition rather than softness or neutrality.
The design appears intended to evoke a carved or engraved serif tradition through faceted geometry and wedge terminals, delivering a compact, high-impact display voice. Its consistent angular construction suggests a focus on strong silhouettes and a uniform, ornamental texture across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Uppercase forms are especially architectural, with flat tops, squared shoulders, and clipped corners that keep silhouettes rigid and consistent. The lowercase mirrors the same geometry, producing a dense, patterned color in text; spacing appears designed for display rather than extended reading. Diagonal letters (like V/W/X) keep pointed interior joins and carved terminals, reinforcing the engraved look across the set.