Serif Other Ihti 7 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, book covers, vintage, bookish, folksy, rustic, storybook, vintage revival, display impact, print texture, friendly tone, compact setting, bracketed, flared, soft serifs, rounded joins, ink-trap-like.
A compact serif with sturdy, dark strokes and gently bracketed, flared terminals that give the outlines a slightly “inked” feel. Curves are full and softly squared at turns, while internal counters stay open enough to keep the texture readable in blocks of text. The serifs are not flat slabs; instead they taper and curve into the stems, producing a warm, sculpted rhythm. Overall spacing is tight and the letterforms feel condensed, with a lively, uneven hand-pressed character rather than strict geometric regularity.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and editorial display where a bold, vintage serif voice is desired. It can also work for packaging and book-cover typography that benefits from a sturdy, hand-printed impression and strong typographic color.
The font conveys a vintage, bookish tone with a touch of rustic charm. Its softened serifs and stout proportions suggest classic print, old posters, and storybook headings—confident and friendly rather than formal or delicate.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional printing and vintage signage while maintaining consistent, usable letterforms. Its softened, flared serifs and compact build aim to deliver high impact in display settings with a warm, familiar personality.
The numerals and capitals share the same rounded, slightly irregular serif treatment, helping headlines feel cohesive and intentionally old-style. In the text sample, the dense color and tight fit create a strong typographic presence, making it especially impactful at display sizes while still holding together in short paragraphs.