Serif Other Idho 2 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, display, packaging, posters, book covers, whimsical, storybook, quirky, handcrafted, vintage, expressiveness, decorative charm, vintage flavor, storybook tone, ball terminals, flared serifs, calligraphic, soft curves, bouncy rhythm.
This typeface presents a decorative serif construction with pronounced contrast between thick stems and hairline joins, paired with soft, flared terminals that often resolve into ball- or teardrop-like forms. Curves are generous and slightly irregular in a deliberate way, giving letters a buoyant, lively rhythm rather than strict classical rigidity. Serifs are sculpted and occasionally bracketed, and many joins show a calligraphic swell that makes the outlines feel drawn rather than mechanically built. Counters are open and round, while some strokes end in hooked or curled shapes that add distinctive personality across both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to display applications where personality is desirable—headlines, posters, packaging, titles, and book-cover typography. It can work for short excerpts or pull quotes when the goal is a whimsical, handcrafted feel, but its ornamental detailing may compete with long-form body text at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is playful and characterful, leaning toward a storybook or vintage-display mood. Its animated terminals and wavy movement make the text feel friendly and theatrical, with a hint of old-world charm rather than formal editorial seriousness.
The design appears intended to blend classic serif structure with playful, calligraphy-inspired detailing, using curled terminals and high-contrast strokes to create an expressive, decorative voice. It prioritizes charm and distinctiveness in display settings while maintaining recognizable serif letterforms for readability.
In text, the distinctive terminals and strong contrast become prominent, creating a textured line that favors short settings over dense, small-size reading. Numerals carry the same curled, ornamental finishing, reinforcing the decorative theme and giving headings a cohesive, expressive voice.