Serif Other Wusi 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, book covers, playful, retro, carnival, storybook, whimsical, theatrical impact, vintage flavor, decorative branding, expressive display, flared serifs, ink-trap cuts, wedge terminals, high-ink density, spiky notches.
A decorative serif with heavy, high-ink letterforms and pronounced wedge-like serifs. Strokes show strong contrast and a sculpted, cut-in silhouette: many joins and terminals feature sharp triangular notches and tapering wedges that create an “ink-carved” look. Counters are compact and rounded, the rhythm is lively and slightly irregular, and widths vary noticeably across letters, producing a bouncy, display-oriented texture. Numerals and capitals match the same chiseled modulation, with distinctive interior cutouts and assertive terminals that stay consistent across the set.
Best suited to display contexts such as posters, headlines, covers, and branding moments where a bold, characterful serif is desired. It can work well for themed packaging, event graphics, and signage where the carved terminals and flared serifs can be appreciated at larger sizes and shorter text runs.
The overall tone feels theatrical and playful, evoking vintage poster lettering, fairground signage, and storybook titling. The sharp cut-ins add a mischievous edge, balancing friendliness with a slightly dramatic, tongue-in-cheek character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum personality through sculpted serifs and repeated triangular cut-ins, creating a consistent ornamental motif across capitals, lowercase, and figures. Its proportions and dense color prioritize impact and distinctive word shapes over quiet, continuous reading.
In paragraph samples the strong shapes create a dark typographic color, with decorative detailing most visible at larger sizes. The lively width variation and angular notches give words a distinctive, animated silhouette that reads more like crafted lettering than a neutral text face.