Serif Other Isdim 2 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, branding, packaging, bookish, classic, literary, quirky, formal, classic revival, warm readability, distinctive tone, editorial utility, bracketed, ball terminals, flared, calligraphic, oldstyle.
This serif design combines sturdy, bracketed serifs with gently flared strokes and small, rounded terminals that give many letters a subtly “hooked” finish. Capitals are broad and steady with softened curves, while the lowercase shows an oldstyle rhythm with a moderate x-height and clearly differentiated forms. Contrast is present but not sharp, and the overall texture stays even in paragraph settings, with a slightly decorative touch concentrated in terminals and finials rather than in exaggerated proportions.
It suits long-form reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture is desired but a slightly idiosyncratic voice is welcome. The distinctive terminals also make it effective for headlines, pull quotes, and brand applications that want a classic foundation with a touch of personality.
The font reads as traditional and literary, with a calm, editorial tone that still feels distinctive. Its curled terminals and soft, bracketed serifs add a mild eccentricity, making it feel a bit storybook or vintage without tipping into novelty.
The design appears intended to modernize a traditional oldstyle serif model by adding consistent, decorative terminal cues while preserving comfortable readability. It aims to feel established and print-friendly, yet recognizable in display sizes through its curled details and softened structure.
Round letters (like O and Q) are smooth and generous, and several capitals show prominent terminal curls that become a recognizable motif across the set. Numerals appear oldstyle-leaning in feel, matching the text’s classic rhythm and maintaining the same softened serif treatment.