Serif Other Puba 12 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial, posters, headlines, packaging, bookish, eccentric, vintage, whimsical, literary, space-saving, expressive serif, vintage flavor, text personality, bracketed, spiky serifs, flared strokes, tall caps, narrow set.
A tall, tightly set serif with delicate bracketed terminals and a slightly idiosyncratic, hand-cut feeling in the details. Strokes show noticeable but restrained contrast, with thin hairlines and firmer verticals, and many serifs taper or flare into sharp, chiseled ends. Proportions skew narrow throughout, with compact bowls and long, straight stems; spacing looks a bit irregular in a way that reads intentional rather than mechanical. The lowercase keeps a moderate x-height and mixes crisp verticals with occasional curved, calligraphic joins, while figures are slim and lightly stylized to match the text rhythm.
Works best where a narrow, characterful serif is useful for fitting more text into limited width—book covers, editorial headlines, posters, pull quotes, and packaging copy with a vintage or literary bent. In continuous reading, it can add texture and voice, particularly at comfortable sizes where the fine terminals remain clear.
The overall tone is literary and old-world, with a quirky, slightly theatrical edge. It evokes printed ephemera, storybook titling, and historical references without feeling strictly classical, leaning instead toward characterful charm.
Likely designed to provide a distinctive, space-saving serif with a historically inflected texture and memorable letterforms. The intent seems to balance readability with decorative quirks, giving designers a typographic voice that feels curated and slightly unconventional.
Capitals feel especially vertical and statuesque, giving headings a strong presence even at lighter weights. Several glyphs feature distinctive, angular serif shapes and asymmetric details that add personality and make the texture lively in longer lines.