Serif Other Ohvu 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, invitations, packaging, branding, whimsical, victorian, storybook, playful, ornate, ornamentation, vintage charm, display impact, distinctiveness, theatricality, ball terminals, curly serifs, bracketed serifs, swashy details, narrow counters.
A decorative serif with slender, high-contrast strokes and lively, curled terminals. The serifs are small and bracketed, often finishing in ball-like teardrops or hooked curls that give the outlines a slightly calligraphic, engraved feel. Proportions are classical and relatively narrow, with a short x-height and tall ascenders/descenders; the lowercase shows noticeably long descenders on letters like g, j, p, q, and y. Curves are tight and crisp, and the rhythm is defined by thin hairlines paired with thicker verticals and a consistent ornamental flourish across the alphabet and numerals.
Best suited to display settings where its ornamental terminals can be appreciated—titles, headings, invitations, labels, and branding accents. It can work for short passages at larger sizes, but the busy detailing and short x-height make it less ideal for dense body copy or small UI text.
The overall tone is whimsical and old-world, evoking Victorian ephemera, storybook headings, and boutique display typography. Its curled ends and delicate contrast feel charming and slightly theatrical, leaning more decorative than strictly formal.
The design appears intended to blend a traditional serif foundation with decorative, curled terminals to create a distinctive, vintage-leaning display voice. It prioritizes character and flourish over neutrality, aiming to stand out in headlines and ornamental typographic treatments.
Several glyphs incorporate distinctive interior curls or looped terminals (notably in G, Q, and some numerals), which adds personality but increases visual activity in running text. The figures follow the same ornamental logic, with some digits featuring pronounced bowls and curled details.