Serif Other Siho 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, brand marks, packaging, vintage, storybook, old-world, whimsical, heritage, expressive serif, vintage revival, ornamental titling, signage feel, bracketed, teardrop terminals, ball terminals, tapered strokes, flared serifs.
A decorative serif with sturdy, rounded letterforms and pronounced bracketed serifs that flare into teardrop-like terminals. Strokes show gentle tapering and soft, calligraphic modulation, with slightly condensed counters and a lively, uneven rhythm across characters. Capitals have prominent entry strokes and curled terminals (notably on C, G, J, Q, and S), while lowercase forms are compact with stout stems, single-storey a, and a looped descender on g. Numerals are similarly weighty and traditional, with rounded shapes and strong serifs that keep the set visually cohesive.
Best suited to headlines, short passages, and titling where the decorative terminals and bracketed serifs can be appreciated—such as posters, book covers, packaging, and identity work with a classic or handcrafted direction. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers in editorial layouts when used with generous spacing.
The overall tone is nostalgic and characterful, evoking old signage, classic print, and storybook titling. Its curled terminals and soft, carved-looking serifs add a touch of whimsy while maintaining a formal, heritage feel.
Likely drawn to reinterpret traditional serif construction with playful, curled terminals and teardrop finials, aiming for a distinctive display face that feels historic yet personable. The consistent, rounded weight and ornamental details suggest a focus on expressive titling rather than neutral text setting.
The design leans on distinctive terminal shapes rather than extreme contrast for its personality, giving it a solid presence at display sizes. The punctuation and spacing in the sample text read as intentionally traditional, reinforcing the vintage, print-like impression.