Serif Other Sivu 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, victorian, whimsical, storybook, ornate, traditional, personality, vintage feel, decorative serif, titling, bracketed, flared, curling, calligraphic, old-style.
A compact serif with tall, narrow proportions and a steady, low-contrast stroke. Serifs are small and bracketed with subtle flaring, while many terminals finish in distinctive curled hooks, giving the face a decorative, hand-influenced texture. Curves are rounded and slightly pinched, counters stay fairly tight, and the overall rhythm is lively rather than strictly geometric. Uppercase forms include several idiosyncratic details (notably on letters like A, J, Q, and W), and the numerals match the same narrow, upright stance with gentle modulation and occasional curled ends.
Best suited to display settings where its curled terminals can be appreciated—headlines, titles, posters, packaging, and book-cover typography. It can also work for short pull quotes or section headers where a vintage, decorative serif tone is desired, rather than long-form body text.
The font reads as vintage and slightly theatrical, balancing traditional serif structure with playful, ornamental terminal gestures. Its narrow silhouette and curled tips create a storybook, poster-like charm that feels classic without being strictly formal.
The design intent appears to be a characterful, narrow serif that evokes historical and decorative lettering while remaining legible and consistent in text lines. The repeated hook-terminal motif suggests a focus on creating recognizable personality for branding and titling applications.
The distinctive hooked terminals are the defining motif and show up across both cases, creating a strong horizontal texture in words. Spacing appears designed to keep the narrow forms readable, but the decorative terminals add visual busyness that becomes more prominent at smaller sizes.