Serif Other Idhi 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, vintage, playful, whimsical, storybook, quirky, expressiveness, nostalgia, display impact, character, charm, bracketed, ball terminals, curly tails, soft corners, bouncy rhythm.
A decorative serif with chunky, ink-trap-like joins and strongly bracketed serifs that swell into teardrop and ball-shaped terminals. Strokes show pronounced contrast, with thick verticals and thinner connecting curves, while corners are softened into rounded, slightly blunted edges that read as printed rather than machined. The letterforms are broadly proportioned and open, with a lively baseline rhythm created by curling tails (notably in J, Q, y, and g) and occasional asymmetrical details. Numerals follow the same chunky, curvilinear logic, mixing sturdy stems with ornamental hooks and terminals for a cohesive, display-oriented set.
Best suited for headlines and short bursts of text where its ornamental terminals and contrast can be appreciated—such as posters, book covers, packaging, and brand marks that want a nostalgic or storybook flavor. It can also work for labels, invitations, and thematic display settings where a decorative serif is appropriate.
The overall tone feels vintage and theatrical—part old-time print, part playful signage—with a wink of whimsy in the exaggerated curls and rounded terminals. It carries a friendly, handcrafted energy that suggests personality and charm more than strict formality.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, retro-leaning display serif with exuberant curves and softened details that stay readable while projecting strong personality. Its consistent terminal treatment and wide, open forms suggest it was built to hold up in bold, high-impact settings.
Capitals are bold and attention-grabbing, with distinctive spur-like serifs and occasional internal shaping that adds texture at large sizes. Lowercase forms are especially characterful, using looped descenders and curled entry/exit strokes that create a calligraphic, bouncy flow in words and short phrases.