Serif Other Depa 10 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, logotypes, playful, retro, folksy, whimsical, friendly, display impact, retro flavor, friendly tone, decorative texture, rounded, bulbous, soft serifs, ink-trap feel, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded serif design with soft, flared terminals and compact interior counters that create an inky, stamped silhouette. Stroke endings swell into blunt, teardrop-like serifs, and many joints show subtle notches that suggest an ink-trap or carved effect. Proportions are generous and horizontally expansive, with a lively, uneven rhythm across characters that keeps the texture from feeling rigid. Numerals and lowercase share the same chunky, rounded construction, with prominent dots on i/j and a single-storey a that reinforces the informal build.
This font is well suited to short, high-impact copy such as headlines, poster titles, packaging callouts, and brand marks where a distinctive silhouette is desirable. It also works for playful editorial decks and event graphics, while long passages of small text are less ideal due to its dense color and tight counters.
The overall tone is upbeat and characterful, mixing vintage display energy with a handcrafted, slightly mischievous warmth. Its soft, swollen forms read as approachable rather than formal, giving headlines a playful, nostalgic voice.
The design appears intended as a bold display serif that prioritizes personality and silhouette over neutrality. Its rounded serifs, notched joins, and wide stance aim to evoke a retro, handcrafted feel that stays readable in attention-grabbing settings.
In text settings the dark color builds quickly, so spacing and counters become key to maintaining clarity; the face performs best when given room and used at sizes where the internal shapes can breathe. The distinctive serif blobs and notch details contribute a decorative texture that’s consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures.