Serif Other Hivy 3 is a regular weight, very wide, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, classic, formal, literary, dramatic, formal voice, display impact, classic revival, engraved feel, transitional, calligraphic, flared, bracketed, sharp.
This serif design uses strongly bracketed, flared serifs and pronounced contrast between thick stems and hairline joins. Proportions are expansive with wide, open counters and a generous overall footprint, while the rhythm stays steady through consistent vertical stress. Terminals frequently end in sharp, beak-like points and wedge forms, giving many letters a crisp, carved finish. The lowercase shows a relatively small x-height with prominent ascenders and descenders, and the numerals and capitals carry the same high-contrast, sculpted logic for a cohesive texture in text.
It works well for editorial typography, book and magazine titling, and other settings where a classical serif voice is desired with extra visual bite. The wide proportions and sharp detailing make it particularly suitable for headlines, pull quotes, and branding that benefits from an engraved, formal feel.
The overall tone reads traditional and authoritative with a slightly theatrical edge. Its sharp terminals and sculptural contrast add drama and ceremony, suggesting a refined, literary voice rather than a purely utilitarian one.
The design appears intended to merge a classic serif foundation with more decorative, sharpened terminals and flared strokes to heighten presence. It aims for elegance and authority while adding enough distinctive detailing to stand out in display and headline contexts.
In continuous text the font creates a lively sparkle from its hairlines and pointed details, while the wide set keeps paragraphs airy and less dense. The mix of crisp beaks, bracketed serifs, and flared strokes gives it an engraved, display-friendly character even at moderate sizes.