Serif Other Tofu 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, headlines, posters, packaging, branding, vintage, storybook, whimsical, bookish, crafty, add character, evoke vintage, save space, create texture, display emphasis, bracketed serifs, tapered strokes, pinched joins, calligraphic, quirky.
A condensed serif with lively, slightly calligraphic construction and noticeable stroke tapering. Serifs are small and bracketed, with softened, bulb-like terminals that give many strokes a pinched or teardrop finish. The rhythm is irregular in a deliberate way: curves swell and narrow, joins feel slightly carved, and counters are compact, producing a textured, hand-shaped color. Capitals are tall and narrow, while lowercase forms show modest bowls and compact apertures, emphasizing a vertical, economical footprint.
Best suited to display settings such as book covers, editorial headlines, posters, and packaging where its condensed silhouette and carved, tapered details can be appreciated. It can also work for short passages or pull quotes when a vintage, storybook atmosphere is desired, but its textured rhythm is most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone feels vintage and story-forward, with a whimsical, slightly eccentric personality. Its narrow proportions and hand-shaped detailing suggest old book typography, folklore titles, and craft-oriented branding rather than a modern, neutral voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed serif with a handcrafted, old-world flavor—mixing traditional serif cues with playful tapering and idiosyncratic proportions to create a distinctive, narrative-driven display voice.
The numerals follow the same narrow, tapered logic, with distinctive, slightly oldstyle-like shapes and varied widths that enhance the decorative texture. In text, the font creates a dark, energetic line with frequent small serifs and tapered terminals, giving it more character than a conventional book serif at the same size.