Serif Other Lyber 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laima' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, branding, ornate, whimsical, storybook, vintage, theatrical, display impact, decorative flair, vintage mood, distinctive texture, flared serifs, ball terminals, ink-trap cuts, high waistlines, scalloped joins.
A decorative serif with heavy, sculpted strokes and flared, wedge-like serifs that often taper into sharp points. Many letters feature distinctive internal cut-ins and notches—especially at joins and counters—creating a carved, stencil-like rhythm without fully breaking forms apart. Curves are broad and rounded with occasional ball-like terminals, while verticals stay sturdy and upright; the result is a lively texture with pronounced dark areas and crisp negative shapes. Spacing reads slightly irregular in a deliberate way, and the numerals echo the same cutaway motifs and bold, curving silhouettes.
Best suited for short text at display sizes where the cut-in details and flared serifs can be appreciated—headlines, posters, book and game titles, packaging, and distinctive brand marks. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when a vintage, decorative accent is desired.
The overall tone is playful yet dramatic, evoking vintage display typography, old-world signage, and storybook title lettering. Its stylized incisions and swelling curves add a slightly mysterious, theatrical character that feels decorative rather than formal.
The design appears intended to provide a bold, characterful serif for attention-grabbing display work, using carved negative spaces and flared serifs to create a memorable silhouette and a lively, decorative texture.
The most defining feature is the consistent use of angular cutouts and scooped counters, which adds sparkle at large sizes but also increases visual complexity. Round letters (like O/Q) and diagonals (like V/W/X) show especially prominent carved-in shapes, giving the face a strong ornamental signature.