Serif Other Ihso 9 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, book covers, vintage, folksy, friendly, quirky, sturdy, charm, nostalgia, display impact, handcrafted feel, bracketed, bulbous, soft terminals, flared, round serifs.
A dark, heavy serif with generous width and a soft, rounded construction. The serifs are prominent and often bracketed, with wedge-like or flared shapes that give strokes a sculpted, slightly swollen feel rather than crisp, sharp edges. Curves are broad and open, counters are ample, and joins tend to be smooth, producing a steady, highly legible silhouette even at large sizes. Several letters show distinctive, slightly calligraphic details—such as curled or hooked terminals and asymmetrical spur-like endings—adding a decorative rhythm without becoming overly intricate.
This font is well suited to display settings such as posters, editorial headlines, packaging, signage, and title treatments where its broad forms and decorative serif behavior can carry personality. It can also work for short passages in large sizes, where the open counters and sturdy shapes keep the texture readable while maintaining a distinctive voice.
The overall tone feels vintage and welcoming, with a handcrafted, storybook warmth. Its chunky forms and playful terminals read as approachable and characterful, suggesting nostalgic print traditions and casual display work rather than strict modern neutrality.
The design appears intended to blend classic serif structure with a more decorative, hand-shaped sensibility—prioritizing presence and charm over strict refinement. Its widened proportions and softened details suggest a font meant to feel traditional yet idiosyncratic, with enough individuality to anchor branded or themed typography.
Uppercase forms appear especially weighty and stable, while the lowercase introduces more personality through varied terminals (notably in letters like a, g, j, and y). Numerals are bold and rounded, with clear, poster-friendly shapes and occasional curled details that match the alphabet’s ornamental flavor.