Serif Other Raho 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, packaging, posters, invitations, storybook, whimsical, vintage, charming, quirky, expressiveness, vintage flavor, hand-drawn feel, decorative texturing, flared serifs, calligraphic, tapered strokes, soft brackets, lively rhythm.
This typeface is a narrow, high-contrast serif with strongly tapered strokes and flared, wedge-like serifs that feel drawn rather than mechanically constructed. Curves are slightly irregular and organic, and many terminals end in small hooks or teardrop-like finishes, giving the outlines a calligraphic, hand-inked character. Proportions are compact with a relatively small x-height, tall ascenders, and long, expressive descenders (notably in g, j, p, q, y). The overall rhythm is lively and varied, with subtle width and stroke modulation across letters that reads as intentionally decorative while remaining coherent in text.
It works best for display-forward typography such as headlines, book and album covers, boutique packaging, and event pieces like invitations where its decorative serifs and lively texture can be appreciated. It can also serve for short passages or pull quotes when a whimsical, vintage flavor is desired and generous sizing/leading is available.
The font conveys a playful, old-world tone—part storybook, part antique print—mixing elegance from its contrast with a gently quirky, hand-rendered warmth. It feels theatrical and charming rather than formal, with a light touch of eccentricity that keeps it expressive in longer lines.
The design appears intended to blend classic serif tradition with a hand-drawn, illustrative twist—using pronounced contrast, flared serifs, and animated terminals to create a distinctive, characterful reading texture.
Uppercase forms show distinctive, slightly swept shapes (especially on C, G, S, and Q) that emphasize gesture over strict symmetry. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic and include curvy, calligraphic details that match the alphabet, making them suitable for display settings where the figures are meant to be noticed.