Serif Other Hiba 10 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Burgie' by Alit Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, logotypes, victorian, circus, whimsical, vintage, storybook, showmanship, period flavor, personality, display impact, ball terminals, bracketed serifs, flared strokes, decorative, playful.
A high-contrast serif display face with chunky verticals, hairline connections, and generously bracketed, slightly flared serifs. Strokes swell into soft bulbous terminals and teardrop-like endings, giving the letterforms a sculpted, inked feel rather than a rigid engraved look. Curves are broad and rounded, counters are relatively open for the weight, and several joins show calligraphic modulation that creates a lively, uneven rhythm. The overall color is dark and emphatic, but the internal detailing and thin cross-strokes keep it from becoming blocky.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, packaging, and title typography where its high contrast and distinctive terminals can be appreciated. It can add period flavor to book covers, branding marks, and event materials; for longer passages it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with ample line spacing.
The tone is theatrical and old-timey—evoking Victorian posters, magic-show handbills, and playful book typography. Its bouncy terminals and exaggerated contrast add charm and personality, reading as friendly, quirky, and slightly mischievous rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive, vintage-inflected serif voice that prioritizes personality and showmanship. It balances recognizable serif structures with decorative swelling and playful terminals to create strong presence in short, attention-grabbing text.
Capitals lean toward compact, decorative silhouettes with pronounced swelling at key strokes, while lowercase forms maintain a readable, familiar structure but with distinctive curls and ball-like finishes (notably on letters with tails and hooks). Numerals match the same display character, with rounded forms and strong thick–thin transitions that stand out in headlines and short strings.