Serif Other Ufwy 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate Gothic' by Bitstream, 'Copperplate EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Copperplate SB' and 'Copperplate SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Copper Penny' by The Fontry, 'Copperplate Gothic' by Tilde, and 'Copperplate' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, branding, classic, scholarly, formal, literary, readability, tradition, authority, editorial tone, bracketed serifs, open counters, calligraphic touch, flared terminals, crisp joins.
This typeface is a serif design with bracketed serifs, sturdy verticals, and gently modulated strokes. The letterforms show open, rounded counters (notably in C, O, and e) and a slightly calligraphic feel in the way curves transition into stems. Serifs are crisp and traditional rather than slab-like, with subtle flare and taper at terminals that keeps the texture lively. Proportions lean broad in capitals and round letters, while spacing and rhythm create a solid, readable text color.
It works well for book typography, long-form editorial layouts, and magazine text where a classic serif texture is desired. The sturdy forms also suit headlines, pull quotes, and brand wordmarks that need a traditional, credible voice.
Overall it reads as traditional and literary, with a confident, bookish tone. The shapes feel authoritative without becoming overly ornamental, giving it an editorial seriousness suited to established institutions or print culture.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, old-style reading experience with a slightly expressive, calligraphic undercurrent. It balances familiar serif construction with enough curvature and terminal shaping to avoid a purely mechanical feel.
The numerals appear robust and conventional, matching the text weight well for running copy. In the sample text, the design holds together at larger text sizes with clear word shapes and consistent contrast, suggesting a focus on steady, classic readability rather than high-fashion sharpness.