Serif Other Dofo 2 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, editorial display, branding, dramatic, vintage, playful, theatrical, confident, attention grabbing, vintage flair, expressive display, brand character, poster impact, ball terminals, bracketed serifs, ink traps, cut-in joins, soft corners.
A decorative serif with heavy, sculpted letterforms built from chunky verticals and sharply tapered, curved joins. The design uses pronounced bracketed serifs and frequent teardrop/ball-like terminals, creating a cut-in, carved look where counters and joints appear pinched or notched. Stroke transitions are abrupt and theatrical, with rounded interior corners and occasional ink-trap-like openings that emphasize negative space. Proportions are generally broad, with compact counters and a strong, poster-oriented rhythm that stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to short display settings such as posters, large headlines, packaging, and branding where its sculpted contrast and distinctive terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for editorial display lines or pull quotes, but the dense counters and decorative joins suggest avoiding long text at small sizes.
The overall tone feels bold and theatrical, mixing old-style charm with a slightly whimsical, display-forward personality. Its pronounced terminals and sculpted contrast give it a vintage, headline-centric presence, while the playful cut-ins add energy and attitude.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and personality through exaggerated contrast, bracketed serifs, and carved-in negative spaces, evoking a vintage display tradition while remaining crisp and contemporary in silhouette. It prioritizes expressive silhouettes and memorable word-shapes over quiet readability.
The lowercase shows distinctive, characterful shapes (notably single-storey forms and curled terminals) that read more like a display companion to the caps than a text face. Numerals are equally stylized, with strong curves and notched details that match the alphabet’s carved aesthetic.