Serif Other Raho 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book titling, headlines, posters, invitations, classic, literary, formal, crisp, classical revival, display elegance, decorative refinement, dramatic contrast, wedge serifs, flared terminals, calligraphic, bracketed, sharp apexes.
This serif shows a high-contrast, calligraphic construction with slender hairlines, fuller vertical stems, and distinctly flared wedge serifs. Curves are taut and slightly elliptical, with crisp joins and pointed apexes on forms like A, V, and W. The lowercase has a noticeably small x-height with tall ascenders, contributing to an airy rhythm; terminals often finish in tapered, horn-like strokes rather than blunt cuts. Spacing and widths vary by character, giving the texture a lively, slightly decorative cadence rather than strict uniformity.
Best suited to editorial headlines, book covers, titling, and other display applications where its high contrast and flared serifs can be appreciated. It can also work for short, formal text elements—pull quotes, chapter openers, or invitations—when set with generous size and leading to preserve clarity.
The overall tone feels bookish and traditional, with a refined, slightly idiosyncratic elegance. Its sharp tapering and pronounced contrast add a dramatic, old-world flavor that reads as cultured and formal rather than casual.
The letterforms suggest an intention to evoke classical serif traditions while adding decorative, calligraphic flair through wedge serifs and tapered terminals. The compact lowercase height and lively width variation appear designed to create a sophisticated, dramatic texture in display typography.
The design leans on sculpted, flaring terminals and narrow interior counters, which can look striking at display sizes but may become delicate in very small settings. Numerals follow the same contrast-driven logic, with thin connecting strokes and prominent vertical emphasis.