Serif Other Ihse 12 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book titles, headlines, packaging, branding, classic, literary, storybook, traditional, confident, readability, emphasis, warmth, heritage, bracketed, rounded, sculpted, teardrop terminals, bookish.
A robust serif design with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and rounded stroke endings that soften the silhouette. Curves are full and slightly bulbous, counters are generous, and terminals often show subtle teardrop shaping. The rhythm is steady and texty, with firm verticals, moderate modulation, and a gently calligraphic flavor that shows up in the bowls, ears, and ball/teardrop terminals. Figures are similarly weighty and rounded, designed to hold their own alongside the letters.
Well-suited for editorial typography, book and longform headings, pull quotes, and packaging or labels that benefit from a traditional, crafted feel. It can work in branding where a heritage or literary tone is desired, and it performs especially well at display sizes where the rounded terminals and sculpted serifs can be appreciated.
This typeface feels classic and literary, with a slightly theatrical, storybook warmth. Its heavy presence and softly sculpted details give it a confident, traditional tone that can read as old-fashioned in a deliberate, charming way. The overall impression is sturdy and emphatic rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver strong, dependable text color with a traditional serif voice, while adding personality through softened terminals and subtly decorative shaping. Its sturdy proportions and pronounced serifs suggest a focus on clarity and authority, with enough distinct detail to give headlines and short passages a recognizable character.
The uppercase has a strong, stately stance, while the lowercase leans more friendly and text-oriented, creating a versatile headline-to-short-text pairing. Round letters like O/C/S and figures show a consistent fullness, contributing to a dense, authoritative overall texture.