Serif Other Togy 12 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, editorial display, gothic, heraldic, dramatic, historic, authoritative, historic voice, ornamental display, authority, engraved look, blackletter-leaning, angular, chiseled, spurred, flared terminals.
A condensed, high-contrast serif with an engraved, blackletter-leaning construction. Stems are mostly vertical and rigid, with sharp wedge serifs and small spurs that create a chiseled silhouette. Curves are minimized into faceted joins, and bowls/counters tend toward narrow, upright shapes, giving the alphabet a tall, compressed rhythm. The lowercase keeps strong vertical emphasis with pointed terminals and occasional hook-like entry/exit strokes, while numerals echo the same angular, cut-stone logic for consistent color in display settings.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, and logotypes where its condensed stance and carved detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging, mastheads, and editorial display accents that want a historic or institutional voice, especially when set with generous size and careful tracking.
The overall tone is gothic and heraldic, projecting tradition, ceremony, and authority. Its sharp terminals and carved detailing add drama and a slightly ominous, old-world flavor that reads as historical and formal rather than casual.
The letterforms appear intended to merge classical serif structure with blackletter-inspired, engraved detailing, prioritizing a commanding, ornamental look over neutrality. The design emphasizes verticality and sharp terminals to create a distinctive, traditional display presence.
Spacing and proportions feel tuned for titles: the condensed widths build dense texture, while the pronounced contrast and pointed details can thin out at small sizes. The design’s faceting and spur-like serifs give it a distinct ‘engraved’ presence that stands out even in short words and initials.