Serif Other Puva 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, packaging, editorial, bookish, vintage, whimsical, storybook, hand-printed, add character, evoke vintage, humanize text, compact display, bracketed, oldstyle, soft, inky, lively.
A narrow serif with softly bracketed serifs and subtly flared terminals. Strokes show gentle modulation rather than sharp contrast, with slightly irregular contours that suggest an inked or hand-printed finish. The design mixes compact, upright proportions with lively details—curved joins, tapered arms, and rounded shoulders—creating a textured rhythm in both caps and lowercase. Numerals follow the same organic, slightly calligraphic construction, with distinctive curves and varied terminal shapes.
Works well for display and short-to-medium editorial settings where a classic serif voice with added personality is desired—book covers, chapter openers, posters, packaging, and branded typography for cafés, boutiques, or craft-oriented products. In paragraphs it will read best when the goal is a textured, vintage flavor rather than a strictly neutral text face.
The overall tone feels vintage and literary, with a friendly, slightly eccentric warmth. Its uneven, humanistic edges add character without becoming distressed, giving it a storybook or small-press sensibility that reads as personable and crafted.
The font appears designed to blend traditional serif structure with an intentionally hand-touched finish, producing a compact, upright face that feels classic yet quirky. Its goal seems to be adding charm and individuality while preserving familiar letterforms and steady readability.
Uppercase forms are relatively tall and narrow, helping headings feel economical while still decorative. The lowercase maintains clear counters and readable silhouettes, while details like the hooked or tapered terminals and varied serif shapes keep the texture animated across lines of text.