Serif Other Hima 12 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, dramatic, ornate, theatrical, vintage, whimsical, attention grabbing, decorative flair, vintage tone, premium feel, swash, curly terminals, ball terminals, bracketed serifs, display.
A high-contrast serif with heavy, rounded main strokes and hairline connections that produce a distinctly sculpted, engraved look. Serifs are bracketed and often curl into teardrop/ball terminals, giving many letters a swash-like entry or exit. Counters are relatively tight in the heavier shapes, and the overall rhythm alternates between stout verticals and delicate linking strokes, creating a lively, decorative texture. Capitals are broad and emphatic, while lowercase retains a traditional structure with noticeable stress and ornate finishing details.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where the ornate terminals and strong contrast can be appreciated. It can also work for short passages in larger sizes—such as pull quotes or cover copy—where its decorative rhythm adds character without needing extended readability.
The font reads as showy and expressive, combining classic serif formality with playful, curled terminals that feel theatrical and slightly whimsical. Its strong light–dark contrast and decorative cues evoke a vintage, headline-driven sensibility rather than a quiet text tone.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, attention-grabbing serif voice with a decorative, swashed flavor—pairing classic proportions with pronounced curls and ball terminals to create a memorable, vintage-leaning display presence.
Distinctive curled terminals appear across many capitals and several lowercase forms, and numerals follow the same contrast and terminal logic for a consistent voice. The dense black shapes and fine hairlines make the design feel best when given enough size for the thin strokes to remain visible.