Serif Other Ilmod 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, book covers, vintage, storybook, old-timey, whimsical, western, display impact, vintage recall, playful tone, signage utility, bracketed, flared, tapered, bulb terminals, soft serif.
A decorative serif with sturdy, compact letterforms and gently tapered strokes that swell slightly at curves and terminals. Serifs are small and bracketed, often flaring into triangular or wedge-like feet, with occasional ball or teardrop terminals on lowercase forms. Counters are relatively tight and round, and the overall rhythm mixes straight vertical stems with subtly bowed curves, creating a lively texture in words. Capitals are strong and slightly condensed, while lowercase shows modest ascenders/descenders and a compact interior space that keeps lines feeling dense and poster-like.
Well-suited for headlines and short blocks of display text where a vintage or playful mood is desired—posters, event graphics, labels, menus, and packaging. It can also work for book covers or chapter titles, but its dense texture and decorative terminals make it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The design reads as vintage and theatrical, evoking hand-set display type, saloon signage, and storybook titling. Its quirky terminals and flared serifs give it a friendly, slightly mischievous personality rather than a formal bookish tone.
Likely drawn as a characterful display serif that references historic wood type and early print ornamentation, aiming to deliver strong presence with a whimsical, old-time flavor.
Numerals match the display intent with pronounced curves and distinctive hooks, maintaining the same flared finishing throughout. The face holds together best at larger sizes, where the terminal details and bracketed joins remain clear and intentional.