Serif Other Ipsy 2 is a light, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazines, posters, branding, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, display elegance, brand voice, editorial impact, ornamental detail, hairline, bracketed, ball terminals, calligraphic, flared.
A sharply drawn serif with extreme thick–thin modulation and hairline connections that give many letters a delicate, high-fashion sparkle. Stems are assertive and dark, while curves and joins taper quickly into fine strokes, often ending in small ball terminals and teardrop-like beaks. Serifs are crisp and bracketed in feel, with a slightly calligraphic, sculpted construction that produces lively internal rhythm and noticeable stroke asymmetry in places. Uppercase proportions lean classical and stately; lowercase forms stay open and readable but remain stylized, with distinctive terminals and a high-contrast, display-oriented texture. Numerals follow the same refined contrast, with elegant curves and thin cross strokes that prefer larger settings.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, poster titles, editorial pull quotes, and upscale packaging. It also works well for event identity systems and wordmarks where its high-contrast texture and ornate finishing can carry the tone. For longer passages, it benefits from larger point sizes and careful spacing to preserve the fine details.
The font conveys an upscale, editorial tone—polished, dramatic, and distinctly boutique. Its razor-thin details and ornamental terminals add a sense of couture sophistication, while the strong verticals keep it poised and formal. Overall it feels luxurious and expressive rather than neutral or utilitarian.
The design appears intended as a contemporary display serif that amplifies classic Didone-like contrast with decorative terminals and sculpted, calligraphic shaping. Its goal is to provide a distinctive, premium voice for editorial and brand applications where elegance and drama are desired.
At text sizes the hairlines and fine joins become a key part of the personality, producing a shimmering page color; in small sizes those details may read as fragile, so generous sizing and comfortable line spacing help. The design’s distinctive terminals (including ball-ended strokes) make it especially recognizable in headlines and short phrases.