Serif Other Rata 10 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, logotypes, vintage, theatrical, editorial, whimsical, storybook, display impact, vintage flavor, compact width, decorative serif, editorial voice, bracketed, flared, condensed, spiky, calligraphic.
A condensed serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and tall vertical proportions. Serifs are sharply bracketed and often flare into wedge-like terminals, giving many strokes a tapered, slightly calligraphic finish rather than flat endings. Curves are narrow and pinched, and joins create lively, slightly spiky silhouettes (notably in diagonals and crotches), producing an energetic rhythm with strong vertical emphasis. The lowercase keeps a moderate x-height with long ascenders, compact bowls, and distinctive, tight counters that reinforce the narrow texture in text.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short blocks where its condensed footprint and expressive contrast can carry the composition. It can work well for book covers, posters, branding, and packaging that want a vintage or theatrical serif voice, and it can also serve as a distinctive logotype face where narrow width is helpful.
The overall tone feels vintage and theatrical, like display lettering from posters, book titles, or old editorial typography. Its high-drama contrast and animated terminals add a whimsical, slightly eccentric personality that reads as curated rather than neutral.
The design appears intended as a characterful condensed serif that blends classical serif structure with more decorative, tapered terminals. It prioritizes personality, vertical presence, and impact in display settings over neutral, long-form readability.
In paragraphs the tight width and strong contrast create a dark, stripey color with prominent verticals; it’s eye-catching but can feel busy at smaller sizes. The figures appear similarly narrow and stylized, matching the text’s condensed rhythm and decorative seriousness.