Serif Other Ilnob 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, branding, vintage, bookish, folkloric, old-style, character display, vintage revival, strong impact, distinct silhouettes, bracketed, flared, ball terminals, soft joins, top-heavy.
A compact serif with sturdy, dark strokes and gently bracketed, wedge-like serifs. Curves are round and slightly squarish in places, with softened joins and occasional ball or teardrop terminals that give the outlines a subtly hand-shaped feel. Proportions are tight and somewhat condensed, with a steady vertical rhythm, short extenders, and a large, open presence in caps; details like the angled crossbar in A and the distinctive tail on Q reinforce its decorative serif construction. Numerals match the strong color and show slightly irregular, display-oriented shaping rather than strictly text-book neutrality.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, packaging, and book covers where its dark color and distinctive serif details can carry a strong voice. It can also work for short excerpts, pull quotes, or branding systems that want a vintage, literary flavor without going fully calligraphic.
The overall tone feels vintage and storybook, with a hint of folkloric or poster-era charm. Its confident weight and quirky terminals add warmth and personality, reading as classic but not formal, and more characterful than purely editorial serifs.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, condensed serif voice with classic roots and decorative, slightly irregular detailing for personality. The aim appears to be strong impact and recognizability in display typography while retaining a broadly traditional serif structure.
Several forms lean into recognizable, idiosyncratic silhouettes (notably Q, a, g, and some numerals), which increases memorability at the cost of pure neutrality. The dense color and compact spacing suggest it will look most at home when allowed some size and breathing room.