Serif Other Tomo 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, theatrical, vintage, editorial, dramatic, ornate, space saving, display impact, vintage flavor, dramatic tone, wedge serifs, flared terminals, high-waisted, condensed, spiky.
This typeface is a tightly condensed serif with tall proportions, compact counters, and a distinctly sculpted silhouette. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation, with wedge-like serifs and pointed, flared terminals that create sharp notches at joins and ends. Curves are narrow and slightly pinched, while verticals dominate, producing a strong vertical rhythm and a high-contrast sparkle at larger sizes. The lowercase appears smaller relative to the capitals, reinforcing a high-waisted, display-first texture.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, and book covers where its condensed width and sharpened detailing can work as a strong visual hook. It can also serve in branding or packaging when a vintage, dramatic voice is needed, particularly in short phrases and titles rather than long passages.
The overall tone feels theatrical and old-world, with a hint of gothic poster energy rather than quiet book typography. Its sharpened terminals and narrow stance give it a dramatic, slightly ominous character that reads as vintage editorial or showbill-inspired.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, combining condensed proportions with expressive, wedge-serif detailing for a distinctive, period-leaning display voice.
Spacing appears intentionally tight and columnar, emphasizing a tall, stacked look in words. The numeral and uppercase set carry especially strong vertical emphasis, while rounded letters remain narrow and taut, keeping the texture consistent across lines.