Serif Other Haru 3 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, posters, packaging, logotypes, headlines, vintage, storybook, theatrical, quirky, folkloric, vintage flavor, decorative voice, print texture, display impact, flared serifs, ink-trap feel, calligraphic, wedge terminals, lively rhythm.
This serif has a lively, hand-influenced construction with wedge-like, flared serifs and sharp, tapering terminals. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation and slightly uneven, inked edges that give the letterforms an organic, press-like texture. Capitals are tall and stately with narrow internal counters, while the lowercase keeps compact proportions and a noticeably smaller x-height, creating a strong vertical rhythm in text. Curves and joins often pinch into pointed connections, and several letters (notably s, a, g, and y) display expressive hooks and teardrop-like terminals that reinforce its decorative character.
It’s well suited to display use such as book covers, chapter heads, posters, and branding where a vintage or storybook flavor is desired. It can also work for short pull quotes or packaging labels, especially when you want a dark, dramatic texture with distinctive letterforms.
The overall tone feels old-world and theatrical—part vintage book typography, part decorative display. Its energetic modulation and spiky terminals add drama and personality, reading as quirky and slightly whimsical rather than formal or austere.
The font appears designed to evoke a classic, old-style serif voice while leaning into decorative, hand-cut or printed imperfections for character. Its goal seems to be strong personality and period-tinged charm rather than neutral, continuous reading at small sizes.
The design maintains consistent contrast and terminal treatment across letters and numerals, helping it hold together despite its expressive details. In longer lines, the tight counters and strong modulation make the texture dark and animated, with word shapes that feel punchy and stylized.