Serif Other Lykev 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, playful, storybook, retro, whimsical, friendly, attention, charm, vintage feel, distinctiveness, bracketed, ball terminals, teardrop terminals, flared strokes, calligraphic.
A decorative serif with chunky, sculpted letterforms and pronounced contrast between thick verticals and finer connecting strokes. Serifs are bracketed and often flare into soft wedges, while many terminals end in rounded or teardrop shapes that give the outlines a carved, inked feel. Curves are generous and slightly springy, with compact internal counters and a steady baseline presence; capitals read stout and monumental, while lowercase shows more personality through curled entries and tails.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, poster titles, packaging, and characterful branding where its bold presence and ornamented terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for short blurbs or pull quotes, but the dense counters and decorative rhythm are likely to feel busy at smaller text sizes.
The overall tone is warm and whimsical, suggesting classic storybook typography and mid-century display printing. Its soft terminals and lively curves keep it approachable, while the heavy strokes and sharp contrast add drama and a slightly theatrical flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, attention-grabbing serif with a hand-shaped, vintage sensibility—combining classic bracketed serifs with playful terminals to create a distinctive, friendly display voice.
Rounded and teardrop details appear across both letters and numerals, adding a consistent decorative motif. The ampersand and several lowercase forms lean into calligraphic gestures, which increases charm but also makes the face feel more bespoke than neutral.