Serif Other Tete 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Northead' by Blankids and 'Bronco Valley' by Variatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logotypes, vintage, editorial, western, poster, space-saving impact, vintage display, poster flavor, brand voice, condensed, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, tuscan hints, high-waisted caps.
A condensed display serif with heavy vertical emphasis and compact horizontal proportions. Stems are thick and even, with crisp bracketed serifs and occasional flared or notched terminals that create a slightly ornamental, engraved feel. Counters are small and rectangular-leaning, and the overall construction favors straight sides and squared shoulders over roundness. Lowercase forms stay tall and sturdy, with narrow apertures and a strong, uniform rhythm that reads best at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display typography where density and impact are desirable. It also works well for branding accents on packaging, event promotions, and signage that benefits from a vintage or western-leaning voice.
The tone is assertive and old-timey, evoking letterpress posters and nineteenth-century advertising. Its narrow, forceful silhouettes and decorative serif cues give it a theatrical, headline-driven personality—equal parts classic and showy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal width, combining condensed proportions with decorative serif detailing to recall historical poster and sign typography while staying clean and structured.
Capitals have a statuesque, sign-lettering presence, while figures are similarly condensed with firm, blocky shapes. In text settings the tight internal space and dense color make it feel punchy and compact, better for short runs than extended reading.