Serif Other Idhy 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Burgie' by Alit Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, storybook, whimsical, retro, friendly, quirky, expressiveness, distinctiveness, vintage charm, playful tone, display impact, bracketed, flared, soft, calligraphic, ornate.
A decorative serif with rounded, bracketed terminals and soft, swollen curves that create a lively, slightly calligraphic rhythm. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with bulbous joins and tapered entry/exit strokes that often curl into small hooks. Serifs are compact and curving rather than sharp, and many letters feature distinctive, scooped counters and teardrop-like details. Overall spacing feels open and readable in short settings, while the irregular, characterful outlines keep the texture animated.
Best suited to headlines, titles, posters, and other display contexts where its decorative terminals and high contrast can be appreciated. It can work well for packaging, branding, and book-cover typography that aims for a handcrafted, whimsical, or retro voice. For longer text, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes where the fine hairlines and busy details remain clear.
The tone is playful and storybook-like, with a vintage sign-painter warmth rather than formal bookishness. Its curling terminals and bouncy silhouettes give it a friendly, slightly eccentric personality that suggests craft, fantasy, or nostalgic display work.
Likely intended as a characterful display serif that blends traditional serif structure with illustrative, curled terminals to create a distinctive voice. The design prioritizes charm and recognizability over neutrality, aiming to add personality and narrative flavor to short text.
Several capitals emphasize individuality through asymmetrical details and curled terminals (notably in letters like J, Q, and W), which makes the alphabet feel illustrated rather than strictly typographic. Numerals share the same rounded, high-contrast construction and look designed to stand out as decorative figures.