Serif Other Ihba 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, classical titling, packaging, invitations, vintage, literary, traditional, quirky, classic revival, text readability, vintage tone, expressive detail, bracketed serifs, wedge terminals, calligraphic, oldstyle figures, tight spacing.
A compact serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and gently flared stroke endings. Strokes show moderate contrast with subtly calligraphic modulation, producing lively curves and slightly tapered joins rather than purely geometric forms. Capitals are sturdy and a bit condensed, while lowercase forms keep a traditional, readable structure with modest ascenders/descenders and rounded bowls. Numerals appear oldstyle (varying heights), reinforcing a classic text rhythm; overall spacing feels tight and the silhouette is slightly irregular in an intentional, hand-influenced way.
Works well for book and long-form editorial typography where a traditional serif texture is desired, and it also holds up in headings, pull quotes, and chapter titles thanks to its crisp terminals and compact proportions. Its vintage tone makes it a strong fit for literary branding, boutique packaging, and printed ephemera such as invitations or programs.
The font reads as bookish and old-world, with a hint of whimsy from its soft, shaped terminals and slightly idiosyncratic details. It suggests traditional print—libraries, essays, and editorial work—while still feeling distinctive enough for display lines and titling.
Likely designed to evoke traditional serif printing with a more human, slightly decorative touch—combining familiar text shapes with sculpted terminals and oldstyle numerals to create a distinctive yet readable page color.
Curved letters (like C, G, S, and g) show pronounced, sculpted terminals, and several forms end in small hooks or teardrop-like wedges that add character at larger sizes. The ampersand and the oldstyle numerals contribute to a classic, text-centric voice that remains expressive in short headlines.