Serif Other Iskuh 1 is a light, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, headlines, brand marks, invitations, editorial, elegant, refined, literary, classic, editorial authority, classic revival, display refinement, literary tone, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, modulated, tapered.
This typeface is a refined serif with strongly modulated strokes and crisp, bracketed serifs. Curves show pronounced thick–thin transitions and tapered terminals, giving many letters a subtly calligraphic feel. Uppercase forms are relatively narrow and tall with sharp joins and controlled curvature, while lowercase characters maintain a steady rhythm and clear counters; the double-storey a and g are traditional and neatly drawn. Numerals follow the same contrasty construction, with graceful curves and small finishing serifs that keep the overall color even in text.
Well suited to book typography, magazine features, and other editorial settings where a classic, contrasty serif can carry long-form reading with a refined voice. It also performs nicely for display applications—titles, pull quotes, and brand-facing materials—where its tapered detailing and sharp serifing can be appreciated at larger sizes.
The overall tone is polished and editorial, balancing classical formality with a slightly decorative edge from its tapered terminals and lively contrast. It reads as cultured and literary rather than neutral, lending a sense of sophistication to both headlines and continuous reading.
The design intent appears to be a contemporary take on a classic serif text/display hybrid: traditional construction for familiarity, paired with sharper contrast and tapered details to add sophistication and visual sparkle in modern layouts.
Distinctive gestures include the elegant Q tail, the sculpted joins in letters like K and R, and the lively diagonals in V/W/X that add sparkle without becoming ornamental. Spacing appears measured and consistent in the text sample, supporting a smooth line rhythm while preserving the face’s high-contrast character.