Serif Other Noke 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, invitations, logotypes, victorian, whimsical, storybook, ornate, vintage, period charm, decorative display, theatrical flair, compact impact, hairline serifs, flared terminals, curlicues, spurred, display.
A condensed decorative serif with tall proportions and a lively, calligraphic construction. Strokes show moderate contrast with pointed, hairline-like serifs and frequent teardrop/ball-like terminals. Many capitals feature distinctive inset curls and spur details at the upper left, while curves are drawn with a slightly etched, poster-style crispness. The rhythm is vertical and narrow, with compact counters and a consistent ornamental motif carried across letters and numerals.
Best suited to short, prominent text where the ornamental terminals and curled details can be appreciated—headlines, posters, packaging accents, book cover titling, invitations, and distinctive logotypes. It can also work for period-themed signage or chapter openers, but will feel busy in long passages at small sizes.
The tone feels vintage and theatrical, with a playful eccentricity that reads as Victorian or turn-of-the-century display lettering. Its flourished details and narrow stance create a slightly mysterious, storybook mood—more characterful than neutral.
The design appears intended to provide a compact, high-impact display serif with a consistent ornamental signature—combining narrow vertical proportions with flourish-like spur and curl details to evoke a vintage, theatrical atmosphere.
The uppercase set is markedly more embellished than the lowercase, giving strong hierarchy in mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same decorative logic, with curled or hooked features on several figures that reinforce the period feel.