Serif Other Labo 3 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, dramatic, vintage, theatrical, literary, expressiveness, classic revival, display impact, editorial voice, bracketed, beaked, ball terminals, flared, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with sturdy vertical stems, sharply tapered hairlines, and pronounced bracketed serifs that often end in beak-like points. Curves show a slightly calligraphic modulation, with rounded joins and occasional teardrop/ball terminals that add sculptural weight at stroke endings. The capitals feel stately and compact with strong vertical emphasis, while the lowercase includes distinctive, somewhat ornamental forms (notably in a, g, k, and y) that create a lively rhythm in text. Numerals follow the same contrast and terminal treatment, reading as display-oriented with assertive shapes and clear internal counters.
Best suited to headlines, magazine/editorial typography, posters, and book or album covers where its contrast and ornate terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for branding and packaging that needs a classic-but-expressive serif, while long body text may be more comfortable at generous sizes and spacing.
The overall tone is dramatic and theatrical, mixing classical bookish authority with a decorative, slightly eccentric flair. It suggests a vintage editorial voice—confident, formal, and attention-grabbing—rather than a quiet, neutral text style.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional serif model with heightened contrast and expressive terminals, creating a display face that feels classic yet characterful. Its consistent stroke modulation and distinctive ending shapes suggest a focus on personality and impact in prominent typographic settings.
In the sample text, the strong contrast and active terminals create a bold texture and noticeable sparkle, especially around diagonals and curved letters. The face rewards larger sizes where the hairlines and terminal details remain crisp, and its distinctive lowercase gives it a recognizable personality in headlines and short blocks.