Serif Other Gojy 13 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, mastheads, editorial, authoritative, vintage, dramatic, formal, display impact, classic voice, editorial tone, heritage styling, bracketed, beaked, angular, condensed, vertical stress.
This typeface presents a compact, vertically oriented serif design with strong stroke contrast and crisp, tapered serifs. The serif treatment leans toward beaked and bracketed forms, giving terminals a sharp, chiseled feel rather than soft rounding. Curves are relatively tight and controlled, with a consistent, upright rhythm and pronounced thick–thin modulation that becomes especially visible in C, S, and the numerals. Overall proportions are condensed, with tall capitals, slightly narrow counters, and a steady, print-like texture in text settings.
This face is well suited to headlines, mastheads, poster typography, and book-cover display where its condensed stance and sharp serif detailing can carry personality and impact. It can also work for short editorial pull quotes or section heads where a classic, print-forward presence is desired.
The letterforms convey a traditional, authoritative tone with a distinctly vintage editorial flavor. Its sharp serifs and dramatic contrast add a sense of ceremony and seriousness, suggesting headlines and statements meant to feel deliberate and established.
The design appears intended as a distinctive display serif that amplifies traditional letterpress-era cues—tight width, pointed serif endings, and strong contrast—to produce a commanding, old-world headline voice.
In the sample text, the compact width and emphatic serifs create a dark, insistent color on the line, while the high contrast adds sparkle at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same condensed, stylized construction, supporting a cohesive typographic voice across letters and figures.