Serif Other Hydy 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, literary fiction, magazines, branding, literary, formal, old-style, bookish, eccentric, classic text, editorial voice, distinctive details, print tradition, bracketed, calligraphic, soft terminals, arched serifs, lively rhythm.
This serif shows softly bracketed serifs, moderate stroke modulation, and a slightly calligraphic construction that gives the outlines a gently tapered, hand-influenced feel. Capitals are stately and open, while lowercase features a compact x-height with generous ascenders and descenders, producing a vertical, bookish texture in text. Several letters introduce distinctive, curving details—most notably in the Q and g—adding personality without breaking overall consistency. Numerals echo the same modulation and exhibit oldstyle-like shaping, with curved strokes and varied proportions that feel more typographic than geometric.
Well-suited to long-form reading contexts such as books and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desired. Its distinctive letterforms also make it effective for literary branding, headlines, pull quotes, and packaging that benefits from a traditional voice with a slightly unusual signature.
The tone is literary and traditional, with a subtly eccentric edge coming from its expressive curves and idiosyncratic letter details. It feels rooted in classic printing, yet not purely conservative—more like a refined text face with a hint of whimsy and character.
The design appears intended to evoke an old-style, print-centered serif tradition while incorporating a few memorable, decorative constructions to differentiate it from purely neutral book faces. The compact lowercase proportions and moderated contrast suggest an emphasis on text setting, with enough character to support expressive editorial typography.
In the sample text, the compact x-height and pronounced extenders create a darker, more textured paragraph color than many modern text serifs. The rhythm is lively rather than strictly uniform, and the distinctive Q and g can become focal points in display settings, while still remaining readable in running text.