Serif Other Liko 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, posters, headlines, branding, packaging, storybook, old-world, whimsical, dramatic, gothic-leaning, display impact, historic flavor, expressive serif, thematic titling, flared, bracketed, calligraphic, chiseled, teardrop terminals.
This serif design pairs heavy vertical stems with noticeably thinner connecting strokes, creating a strong high-contrast rhythm. Serifs are sharply flared and often wedge-like, with pronounced bracket transitions that feel carved rather than purely pen-made. Many letters show sculpted, slightly concave stems and tapered joins, giving counters and bowls a dynamic, pinched tension. The lowercase has compact, rounded forms with distinctive teardrop/ball-like terminals in places and short, angled arms; capitals are broad and assertive with dramatic curves and pointed finials. Numerals follow the same chiseled, contrasty logic, reading best at display sizes.
This font is best suited to display typography where its sculpted serifs and high-contrast strokes can be appreciated—such as book covers, editorial headlines, posters, event titling, and thematic branding. It can work for short text blocks in large sizes, but its animated shapes and dense black areas will be most effective when given room and strong contrast against the background.
The overall tone feels theatrical and antiquarian—suggesting folklore, fantasy, and vintage print. Its exaggerated serifs and sculpted curves add a playful edge while still reading as formal and historic. The texture on a line is bold and animated, with a slightly gothic, poster-like presence.
The design appears intended to modernize a historic serif voice by amplifying flared serifs and carving-like contours for extra drama and personality. It aims to deliver strong shelf impact and a distinctive, story-driven atmosphere while retaining clear serif structure for readable display setting.
Spacing appears generous in the sample text, and the strong internal shaping of strokes creates a lively, uneven texture that draws attention to letterforms. The most distinctive signature is the combination of wedge serifs with inward-curving stems, which gives the face a carved, emblematic look.