Serif Other Yili 5 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, logotypes, art deco, theatrical, retro, avant-garde, high-contrast, stylized display, retro titling, ornamental impact, geometric reinterpretation, stencil-like, geometric, cutout, ornamental, display.
A heavy, geometric display serif built from broad strokes that are repeatedly interrupted by deliberate cut-ins and voids. Many glyphs show sharp triangular notches, split stems, and separated bowls that create a stencil/cutout effect while keeping a crisp, upright skeleton. Curves are largely circular and smooth, contrasted with hard, planar edges and occasional pointed terminals; counters are often partially occluded, producing distinctive interior shapes. Spacing and rhythm feel poster-like, with compact interior apertures and strong silhouette emphasis that holds together best at larger sizes.
Best suited for display contexts such as posters, headlines, branding marks, packaging, and event or entertainment titling where the bold silhouettes and decorative cutouts can be appreciated. It can work for short bursts of text, but the busy interior detailing suggests using it sparingly and at sizes where the separations remain clear.
The overall tone is dramatic and stylized, with a strong retro-modern flavor reminiscent of Art Deco signage and theatrical titling. The cutout details add a sense of intrigue and motion, giving the letterforms a crafted, ornamental personality rather than a neutral editorial voice.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classical serif letterforms through a geometric, cutout construction—prioritizing distinctive silhouettes and decorative internal structure for impactful, memorable typography in display use.
In text settings, the recurring cut-ins can visually link across words, creating a patterned texture that reads as intentional ornament. The distinctive dots and small interior wedges become prominent identifying features, so the face rewards generous sizing and careful tracking to preserve clarity.