Serif Other Vina 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, vintage, storybook, folksy, friendly, quirky, evoke nostalgia, add warmth, stand out, decorate text, bracketed serifs, soft terminals, rounded joins, swashy curves, ink-trap hints.
A heavy, oldstyle serif with compact proportions and generously bracketed serifs that flare softly into the stems. Curves are full and rounded, with teardrop-like terminals and occasional inward scoops that give counters a carved, slightly calligraphic feel. Stroke endings often widen subtly, creating a stamped or woodcut-adjacent silhouette without becoming a slab. The lowercase shows lively, asymmetric details (notably in g, a, and e), while the numerals are robust and rounded with pronounced bowls and footed forms.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and identity work where its expressive serifs and rounded terminals can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can also work for short passages in editorial or book-cover contexts when a nostalgic, characterful voice is desired.
The overall tone feels warm and nostalgic, leaning toward storybook and vintage print. Its playful irregularities and soft, swelling serifs give it a personable, handmade character that reads as friendly rather than formal.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional printing and storytelling warmth through chunky oldstyle forms, softened serifs, and subtly quirky terminals. It prioritizes personality and presence over neutrality, aiming for a distinctive, approachable display serif.
Spacing in the samples reads comfortably open for such a dense weight, and the design maintains a consistent rhythm through repeated bulbous terminals and curved joins. The distinctive, slightly decorative shaping is most evident in the lowercase and figures, which carry much of the font’s personality.