Serif Other Hasy 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, brand marks, invitations, victorian, gothic, theatrical, macabre, antique, atmosphere, vintage effect, display impact, ornamentation, drama, ornate, decorative, inked, engraved, spurred.
This serif design pairs high-contrast strokes with pronounced, sharp serifs and occasional ball terminals, producing a crisp vertical rhythm. Proportions lean narrow with a short x-height and relatively tall ascenders, while capitals feel more monumental and show stronger internal modulation. Several glyphs include distressed-looking counters and ink-trap-like voids, creating a mottled, cutout texture within heavier strokes. Overall spacing reads moderately tight, and the forms show intentional irregularity that keeps the texture lively and display-oriented.
Best used at display sizes where the high contrast, sharp serifs, and distressed details remain clear. It suits headlines, posters, and packaging that want a vintage or gothic flavor, and can work for book covers, event promotions, or logo-like wordmarks. For long text, the short x-height and busy interior texture make it more appropriate for short bursts than continuous reading.
The font conveys an antique, storybook mood with a theatrical edge, mixing refined serif structure with a weathered, stamped character. The distressed interiors and dramatic contrast suggest vintage printing, curiosities, or gothic titling rather than neutral editorial tone. It feels ceremonial and attention-seeking, suited to mood-setting headlines.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional serif through decorative, intentionally imperfect interior shapes, combining classical structure with a worn, print-like patina. Its goal seems to be strong personality and atmosphere—more about narrative and era than neutrality or maximum legibility.
Round characters (like O/o and Q) become bold focal points due to their dense fills and interior distressing, while lighter letters (such as E/F/H) retain a more classical hairline-and-serif silhouette. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic and include a few flourish-like curves, reinforcing a decorative, period-leaning texture in mixed text.