Serif Other Ketu 2 is a very bold, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logotypes, event titles, circus, vintage, playful, theatrical, poster-like, attention grab, retro display, showcard style, brand character, compact headlines, flared serifs, tuscan-ish, chamfered joins, wedge terminals, condensed caps.
This typeface is a condensed, display-oriented serif with strongly flared, wedge-like terminals and crisp, chiseled contours. Strokes show dramatic contrast, with thin hairlines and heavy verticals, and many letters feature subtle inward notches and chamfered corners that give a carved, woodtype-like silhouette. The caps are tall and commanding, while the lowercase stays relatively compact and upright, keeping a tight, vertical rhythm. Figures follow the same narrow, high-impact construction, reading cleanly at headline sizes with distinctive, sculpted outlines.
Best suited to posters, headlines, and event titling where strong vertical presence and decorative serif detailing can carry the layout. It also works well for packaging, signage, and logo wordmarks that want a vintage, showman-like voice, especially when set large or in short bursts of text.
The overall tone is showy and theatrical, evoking vintage poster lettering and playful spectacle. Its sharp contrast and flared finishing strokes add a sense of drama and motion, making text feel energetic and attention-seeking rather than quiet or editorial.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in condensed headline settings while adding personality through flared serifs, carved-looking joins, and pronounced stroke contrast. It prioritizes distinctive shapes and a lively, retro display color over neutral, long-form text texture.
Spacing appears visually tight and compact, reinforcing the condensed feel, while the irregularly flared terminals and occasional notched details add a decorative, hand-crafted character. The design maintains consistent vertical emphasis across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, supporting bold, stacked headline settings.