Serif Other Hymi 2 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, logotypes, vintage, editorial, storybook, theatrical, ornate, display impact, period flavor, crafted texture, dramatic tone, ornamental serif, bracketed, calligraphic, inked, textured, flared.
This typeface is a sharply contrasted serif with sculpted, bracketed serifs and a distinctly chiseled, ink-trap-like finish at terminals. Strokes swell and taper dramatically, producing lively, uneven color and a slightly hand-inked texture that reads as intentionally distressed rather than mechanical. Proportions lean toward compact lowercase with pronounced ascenders and descenders, while caps are broad and weighty with strong vertical emphasis and occasional flared joins. The overall rhythm is expressive and irregular in detail while remaining consistent in its high-drama stroke modulation.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, book covers, and branded packaging where its dramatic contrast and distinctive terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for logotypes or short titling where a vintage, characterful serif voice is desired. For long-form small text, its textured details and strong contrast may be better reserved for larger sizes or limited emphasis.
The font conveys an old-world, theatrical mood—part antique print, part storybook display. Its strong contrast and carved terminals create a sense of drama and character, suggesting vintage editorial headlines, period packaging, or classic poster lettering. The slightly roughened edges add warmth and personality, avoiding a pristine, contemporary feel.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic serif forms with a more theatrical, engraved-and-inked character. By combining traditional bracketed serifs with exaggerated stroke modulation and textured terminals, it aims to deliver a memorable, period-leaning display serif that stands out in titles and branding.
In the sample text, the heavy stroke contrast and prominent serifs create strong word shapes at larger sizes, while the textured detailing can become visually busy as sizes shrink. Figures are similarly stylized, with curving, decorative forms that match the letterforms’ carved-terminal language. The ampersand is bold and ornamental, reinforcing the display-forward intent.