Serif Other Keki 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kepler' by Adobe and 'Evans' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, display, packaging, book covers, victorian, dramatic, vintage, theatrical, ornate, ornamental serif, poster impact, historic flavor, engraved effect, bracketed, flared, ink-trap, chiseled, ball terminals.
A high-contrast serif with assertive, sculpted strokes and a distinctly decorative construction. Serifs are bracketed and often flare into wedge-like terminals, with frequent teardrop/ball terminals and spurs that give edges a carved, inked look. Curves show pronounced thick–thin modulation and tight joins; several letters include small notches and inward cuts that read like ink traps or engraved detailing. Proportions feel headline-oriented, with sturdy verticals, compact counters in places, and lively, irregular terminal behavior that keeps the texture animated across words.
Best suited to display settings where its sculpted details can read clearly: posters, editorial headlines, packaging labels, book covers, and event or venue branding. It can also work for short pull quotes or titling where a vintage, ornamental serif texture is desired rather than extended body text.
The overall tone is theatrical and vintage, evoking printed ephemera such as posters, playbills, and period advertising. Its sharp contrasts and ornamental terminals convey drama and ceremony more than neutrality, creating a confident, attention-seeking voice.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional serif into a more decorative, engraved form, emphasizing sharp contrast, expressive terminals, and a strong poster-like presence. The added notches and ball terminals suggest an aim for historic character and visual drama while maintaining recognizable letterforms.
The alphabet shows a consistent decorative logic across caps, lowercase, and numerals, but with intentionally varied terminal shapes that add character. Round forms like O/Q and numerals show strong internal shaping and contrast, while letters like A, R, S, and a include distinctive spur and teardrop details that heighten the engraved feel. In text, the rhythm is bold and dark, with punchy word shapes and pronounced silhouettes.