Serif Other Sufi 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, formal, bookish, authoritative, classic text, editorial authority, refined contrast, print elegance, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, sharp terminals, calligraphic stress, tight apertures.
This typeface is a high-contrast serif with strongly bracketed, wedge-like serifs and a crisp, engraved feel. Strokes show clear calligraphic modulation, with thin hairlines and heavier stems, and terminals tend to finish in sharp points rather than blunt cuts. The capitals are compact and sturdy, while the lowercase keeps a traditional, text-oriented rhythm with distinct ascenders and compact bowls; counters are relatively tight, lending a dense, print-like color. Numerals appear oldstyle with noticeable ascenders/descenders, reinforcing its book typography character.
Well-suited to editorial layouts, book typography, and magazine work where a traditional serif voice is desired. It also performs nicely for headlines, pull quotes, and branding that benefits from a classic, print-forward texture, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is classical and literary, with a slightly dramatic, stately presence. It reads as traditional and authoritative, evoking editorial typography and printed page conventions more than contemporary minimalism.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional reading experience with a refined, high-contrast sparkle and recognizable oldstyle cues. Its forms balance formal elegance with compact, sturdy proportions to create a strong typographic voice for publication-oriented settings.
Several forms lean toward transitional/oldstyle mannerisms, including a refined, curving Q tail and a brisk, pointed diagonal energy in letters like V, W, and Y. At larger sizes the hairlines and sharp terminals give it a crisp elegance, while at smaller sizes the tight apertures and thin details may ask for generous spacing and solid printing conditions.