Serif Other Ihmo 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, logotypes, antique, storybook, old-world, hand-cut, rustic, vintage tone, handmade texture, display impact, period flavor, flared serifs, ink-trap notches, angular joins, calligraphic, irregular rhythm.
A decorative serif with compact proportions and a notably short x-height, set on sturdy verticals and gently modulated curves. Serifs are sharply flared and often wedge-like, with small notches and spur details that create a chiseled, hand-cut feel rather than a smooth, mechanical finish. Terminals frequently pinch or hook, and curves (notably in C, G, S, and O) show slightly uneven tension that adds texture. Numerals and lowercase forms keep the same angular serif treatment, producing an intentionally varied rhythm across the line.
Best suited to display sizes where the distinctive flared serifs and carved details can be appreciated—such as posters, book covers, editorial headlines, packaging, and logo/wordmark work. In longer passages it can deliver a deliberately vintage, textured page, but the short x-height and busy terminals suggest using comfortable sizes and generous spacing for readability.
The overall tone feels antique and storybook-like, evoking early printing, carved lettering, and old-world ephemera. Its roughened edges and spiky serif accents lend a slightly gothic, theatrical flavor without becoming fully blackletter. The texture reads as expressive and handmade, giving headlines a dramatic, folkloric character.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional serif letterforms through a carved, hand-rendered lens, prioritizing characterful silhouettes and period atmosphere over neutral text economy. Its consistent wedge-and-notch detailing suggests a deliberate attempt to create an antique, craft-like texture that stands out in titles and branding.
In the sample text, the face produces a lively, slightly jagged color: sharp serifs and pinched terminals create strong word shapes, while the short x-height and pronounced capitals emphasize a traditional, display-oriented hierarchy. Diacritics shown (e.g., dotted i/j) appear compact and consistent with the cut-in detailing.