Serif Other Pehu 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, headlines, posters, packaging, branding, storybook, antique, whimsical, handwrought, rustic, vintage feel, handmade charm, display character, period flavor, expressive texturing, bracketed, flared, wedge-like, calligraphic, irregular.
A decorative serif with lightly calligraphic construction and intentionally uneven, hand-shaped details. Strokes show subtle modulation with tapered terminals, small wedge-like serifs, and frequent flaring at joins, giving the outlines a carved or penned feel rather than a strictly geometric one. Proportions are narrow overall with tight internal spacing, while curves (notably in C, S, and the lowercase bowls) carry a soft, slightly lopsided rhythm. Several letters incorporate distinctive hooks and angled feet, and numerals follow the same idiosyncratic, slightly irregular serifed treatment.
Best suited to display applications where its quirky serif shapes can be appreciated: book covers, chapter or section openers, posters, labels, and brand marks that want a vintage or handcrafted tone. It can also work for short passages such as pull quotes or invitations when set with generous size and spacing.
The face reads as old-world and expressive, with a gentle whimsy that suggests folk printing, fairytale titling, or period ephemera. Its irregularities add charm and personality, trading strict neutrality for a crafted, human touch.
The design appears intended to evoke a historical, hand-made printing aesthetic—part calligraphic, part carved—while staying legible and structured enough for conventional Latin text settings. Its distinctive terminals and uneven rhythm prioritize character and atmosphere over strict uniformity.
In text, the lively outlines and tight fit create a busy texture, so it tends to feel more comfortable at display sizes than in small continuous reading. Uppercase forms are particularly characterful and slightly theatrical, while the lowercase maintains the same playful serif language with occasional exaggerated hooks and terminals.