Serif Other Kemo 10 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, victorian, playful, quirky, circus, storybook, decorative impact, vintage flavor, poster presence, characterful titling, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, flared strokes, teardrop counters, soft corners.
A very heavy, high-contrast serif with compact proportions and a distinctly decorative construction. Strokes swell dramatically into rounded, bulb-like forms, with narrow joins and pinched waistlines creating a lively, uneven rhythm. Serifs are strongly bracketed and often flare into wedge-like feet, while many curves terminate in ball-ish or droplet terminals. Counters are frequently stylized—especially in round letters—where inner shapes become pointed or leaf-like, adding a carved, emblematic feel. Overall spacing reads slightly irregular by design, emphasizing a bold, poster-oriented texture rather than continuous text smoothness.
Best suited to display typography such as posters, event graphics, headlines, and branding marks where its sculpted counters and dramatic weight can be appreciated. It can work well for packaging, labels, and signage that aims for a vintage or theatrical voice, especially in short phrases and punchy titles.
The font projects a theatrical, vintage tone with a mischievous, show-card personality. Its exaggerated swells and ornamental counters evoke circus posters, old-timey storefront lettering, and whimsical storybook titling. The overall impression is confident and attention-seeking, with a slightly quirky, hand-carved charm.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional serif forms through exaggerated weight, flared serifs, and ornamental counter-shapes, prioritizing personality and impact over neutrality. It aims to deliver a bold, nostalgic display texture with memorable letterforms that stand apart in branding and titling contexts.
Round glyphs show distinctive internal shapes that create strong black/white contrast at display sizes but can become busy when reduced. Numerals follow the same expressive logic, with heavy silhouettes and stylized bowls that read best when given generous size and breathing room.