Serif Other Kofo 2 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, display, magazine, posters, branding, editorial, fashion, dramatic, luxury, theatrical, editorial impact, luxury branding, decorative twist, headline clarity, didone-like, hairline, crisp, calligraphic, sculpted.
A stylized serif with sharply chiseled forms and extreme thick–thin modulation. Strokes alternate between dense vertical stems and near-hairline horizontals and diagonals, creating bright, needle-like joins and occasional cut-in “slashes” where thin strokes meet heavier masses. Serifs are fine and pointed rather than bracketed, and many terminals taper to razor edges, giving letters a faceted, sculptural feel. Proportions are condensed with tall capitals, while lowercase maintains a moderate x-height and compact counters that heighten the tension between black shapes and open space.
Best suited for large-scale typography such as magazine headlines, fashion or culture editorial layouts, posters, and brand marks where contrast and detail can be appreciated. It can also work for short pull quotes or packaging fronts, but is less appropriate for long passages or small sizes where hairlines may disappear.
The overall tone is high-fashion and editorial, projecting drama and refinement with a hint of eccentricity. Its sharp contrast and knife-edge detailing feel theatrical and attention-seeking, suited to confident, premium messaging rather than neutral text.
The font appears designed to reinterpret a classic high-contrast serif into a more decorative, cut-and-carved construction, prioritizing striking silhouettes and luxurious sparkle over neutrality. Its condensed stance and razor-thin details suggest a focus on impact in display settings.
The design relies on delicate hairlines and tight interior spaces, so it benefits from generous sizes and careful reproduction. In the sample text, the rhythm is punchy and image-driven, with particularly striking vertical emphasis and distinctive diagonal accents in letters like K, N, V, W, X, and Z.