Serif Other Buse 10 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, whimsical, punchy, bouncy, display impact, retro flavor, friendly character, decorative texture, rounded, soft serif, bulbous, compact counters, inky.
A heavy, rounded display serif with chunky, sculpted forms and pronounced contrast created through pinched joins and teardrop-like terminals. The serifs read as soft, bracketed nubs rather than sharp wedges, giving the outlines a melted, ink-swell character. Counters are small and often asymmetrical, with frequent notch-like cut-ins that add internal rhythm. Proportions are broad and stable, with a mostly even vertical stance and slightly lively, irregular detailing across letters and figures.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing settings such as headlines, posters, product packaging, brand marks, and storefront-style signage where the bold silhouettes can work at larger sizes. It can also add character to pull quotes or section headers, but is likely to feel heavy and busy in long passages.
The overall tone is exuberant and nostalgic, with a friendly, cartoonish warmth that recalls mid-century poster and packaging lettering. Its inky curves and playful notches make it feel energetic and informal, more about personality than restraint.
The design appears intended as a characterful display face that blends classic serif structure with softened, exaggerated details for maximum visual impact. Its contrast and decorative terminals aim to create a distinctive, memorable texture in advertising- and poster-oriented typography.
Stroke endings frequently terminate in rounded drops or hooked tips, and several glyphs show distinctive internal cutouts that create a hand-carved, decorative texture. The numerals are similarly stylized and weighty, prioritizing silhouette impact over fine differentiation at small sizes.