Serif Other Ildib 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, storybook, vintage, quirky, handcrafted, whimsical, add character, evoke vintage, storybook tone, display emphasis, human warmth, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, soft-edged, bouncy.
A decorative serif with rounded, softly swelling strokes and compact, bracketed serifs that often end in small hooks or teardrop-like terminals. The letterforms show lively, slightly uneven rhythm with gently irregular curves and a mix of broad bowls and narrower joins, giving the texture a handcrafted feel. Capitals are sturdy and display-like, while lowercase forms keep a readable structure but lean into distinctive terminals (notably on letters like a, e, f, r, t, y) and slightly idiosyncratic curves. Numerals follow the same spirited construction, with curling details and a traditional old-style sensibility in their silhouettes.
Well-suited to headlines, titles, and short-to-medium text in contexts where personality is desired—such as book covers, event posters, boutique branding, labels, and packaging. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers where a vintage, whimsical tone supports the content.
The overall tone is playful and old-fashioned, evoking storybook printing and early 20th‑century display typography. Its quirky terminals and buoyant curves create a friendly, characterful voice that feels more expressive than formal.
The font appears designed to combine familiar serif readability with decorative, calligraphic quirks—using hooked terminals, rounded serifs, and animated curves to create a distinctive display voice without abandoning traditional letterform structure.
The design reads best when allowed some size; its small hooks, curved serifs, and compact joins contribute much of the personality. Spacing and letterfit appear intentionally lively, producing a slightly bouncy texture across words rather than a strictly mechanical rhythm.