Serif Other Lawu 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial, packaging, vintage, bookish, dramatic, theatrical, expressiveness, heritage feel, display impact, editorial voice, bracketed, swashy, ink-trap feel, calligraphic, oldstyle numerals.
A bold, high-contrast serif with a pronounced rightward slant and a distinctly calligraphic construction. Strokes swell and taper with sharp hairlines, while terminals and serifs are bracketed and often curl into small wedge-like or hooked finishes, giving many letters a subtly swashy silhouette. Counters are relatively tight in rounds like O and Q, and the rhythm is energetic, with irregular stroke endings that create a lively, slightly decorative texture across words. The figures show oldstyle behavior with varying heights and prominent curves, matching the text’s traditional, inked feel.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and short passages where its contrast and decorative terminals can be appreciated. It can work well for book covers, magazine/editorial titling, event posters, and heritage-leaning packaging, particularly when a classic serif voice with extra character is desired.
The overall tone is vintage and expressive—suggesting classic print, display titling, and a touch of theatrical flair rather than minimal modern neutrality. Its strong contrast and animated terminals make it feel confident and attention-getting, with an editorial, literary character.
The design appears intended to blend traditional serif proportions with a spirited, calligraphic italic energy—delivering a strong, dark typographic color while adding distinctive hooks and tapered endings for personality and emphasis.
In continuous text the dark color and angular, curling terminals produce a textured, slightly restless line, which can read as intentional personality. The italic slant is integral to the design rather than a simple oblique, and the letterforms maintain consistent contrast logic across caps, lowercase, and numerals.