Serif Other Laho 5 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, magazine titles, branding, editorial, dramatic, vintage, classic, authoritative, expressive display, editorial impact, classic revival, brand voice, bracketed, flared, sculpted, ball terminals, teardrop terminals.
A bold, high-contrast serif with bracketed, slightly flared serifs and strongly modeled stroke transitions. The letterforms show a sculpted, calligraphy-informed construction: thick verticals, finer hairlines, and rounded joins that create a soft-but-weighty texture. Several glyphs feature ball/teardrop terminals (notably in the lowercase), while counters are generous and often vertically oriented, giving the set a sturdy, formal presence. Proportions are moderately wide and the rhythm reads as lively rather than strictly mechanical, with subtle irregularities in curves and terminals that add character.
This font is well suited to display settings such as headlines, magazine and editorial titles, book covers, posters, and branding where a classic serif voice with extra character is desirable. It will be most effective at medium to large sizes where the contrast, bracketed serifs, and distinctive terminals can be clearly appreciated.
The overall tone is theatrical and editorial, combining classical serif dignity with a slightly eccentric, storybook flair. It feels confident and attention-seeking—more suited to expressive headlines than quiet neutrality—evoking vintage print, posters, and book titling.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif foundation while amplifying personality through pronounced contrast and expressive terminals. Its goal is likely to balance heritage cues with a decorative, attention-grabbing finish for contemporary display typography.
Uppercase forms present strong, stable silhouettes (e.g., the broad bowls in B/D/P and the prominent curves in C/G/O), while the lowercase introduces more personality through rounded terminals and a bouncy baseline feel. Numerals appear bold and display-oriented, with distinct shapes and pronounced contrast that match the letters’ sculpted weight.