Serif Other Gefu 12 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, branding, packaging, formal, literary, old-world, quirky, distinctive voice, vintage flavor, display impact, constructed geometry, flared serifs, wedge terminals, angular, crisp, spiky joints.
A decorative serif with crisp, angular construction and lightly flared wedge serifs. Strokes are mostly even with modest modulation, and many terminals finish in pointed or chamfered ends, giving the outlines a cut, chiseled feel. Counters tend to be narrow and vertically oriented, while joins and curves often resolve into faceted transitions rather than fully rounded bowls. Proportions are on the narrow-to-average side with a slightly condensed rhythm, and the figures and caps maintain a consistent, disciplined vertical structure.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, book or album covers, posters, and branding where its angular serif detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for short passages or pull quotes when a distinctive, vintage-leaning voice is desired, but it will read most comfortably at larger sizes.
The overall tone is formal and literary with an old-world, slightly eccentric edge. Its sharp terminals and squared-off curves add a hint of mystery and theatricality, making text feel intentionally styled rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic serif proportions through a more geometric, sharpened lens—combining traditional letterform structure with pointed terminals and faceted curves to create a distinctive, characterful texture.
In running text the font’s tight apertures and angular curves create a distinct texture, with strong vertical emphasis and a noticeably “carved” silhouette. Round letters like O/Q and the S-family appear more polygonal than circular, reinforcing the decorative, constructed character.