Serif Other Labo 2 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, editorial, packaging, poster, retro, bookish, sturdy, formal, display impact, classic revival, expressive serif, editorial voice, bracketed, beaked, curvy, flared, ink-trap-like.
A robust serif with pronounced thick–thin modulation and crisp, bracketed serifs. Strokes swell through curves and narrow sharply into joins, giving counters a slightly pinched, sculpted feel. Terminals often finish with beak-like or teardrop shapes (notably in letters like C, G, S, and a), while verticals remain steady and upright. The lowercase shows compact, round bowls with energetic entry/exit strokes, and the figures are heavy, open, and strongly contoured for impact.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and short blocks where its strong contrast and distinctive terminals can be appreciated. It works well for branding, packaging, and editorial display typography, especially where a classic-but-decorative serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is assertive and decorative, blending classic serif cues with a slightly eccentric, display-driven rhythm. It reads as confident and a bit theatrical, with an old-style, editorial flavor that feels suited to attention-grabbing typographic statements.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional serif foundation with exaggerated contrast and expressive terminals for display impact. It prioritizes personality and rhythm over neutrality, aiming to stand out in titles and featured typography.
Round letters (O, Q, o, e) are notably weighty, while diagonals (V, W, X, y) carry pronounced swelling and tapered joins that add movement. The ampersand and punctuation in the sample text reinforce the font’s ornamental, headline-oriented personality.