Serif Other Ihki 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, brand marks, packaging, gothic, vintage, dramatic, authoritative, ornate, heritage tone, high impact, display voice, distinct identity, period flavor, beaked serifs, incised feel, sharp terminals, condensed caps, tight spacing.
This typeface uses compact, vertically oriented proportions with pronounced, sculpted serifs and crisp, angular terminals. Strokes are sturdy and mostly straight, with moderate contrast and selective flaring that gives an incised, carved impression rather than a purely bracketed book serif. Curves are kept taut and squared-off in places, producing a slightly faceted rhythm in bowls and counters. The overall texture is dark and emphatic, with tight internal apertures and a distinctive, decorative serif language that remains consistent across letters and numerals.
Best suited for headlines and short text where its strong serif detailing can be appreciated—posters, book and album covers, editorial display, packaging, and identity work. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when a historic or theatrical voice is desired, but the dense color and tight counters favor larger sizes over long-running body copy.
The tone reads classic and ceremonial, with a Gothic-leaning, old-world confidence. Its sharp serifs and compact stance add a dramatic, authoritative presence suited to titles that want to feel historic, formal, or slightly ominous. The letterforms suggest a display intent—more theatrical than neutral—while staying legible at headline sizes.
The design appears intended to evoke a carved, heritage display serif with a compact footprint and high impact. Its distinctive beaked serifs and angular finishing aim to deliver a recognizable, period-tinged personality that stands out in titling and branding contexts.
Uppercase forms appear especially condensed and imposing, while the lowercase keeps similarly firm verticals and clipped-looking terminals, reinforcing a disciplined, architectural feel. Numerals follow the same squared and chiseled logic, maintaining a cohesive, engraved texture in mixed alphanumeric settings.