Serif Other Buhe 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, branding, playful, storybook, whimsical, vintage, cheerful, display impact, whimsy, vintage charm, characterful texture, soft serif, flared, bulbous, bouncy, ink-trap feel.
A heavy display serif with soft, swelling strokes and pronounced contrast that creates a lively, hand-cut rhythm. Serifs are rounded and flared rather than sharp, with teardrop-like terminals and occasional wedgey joins that give counters and stems a sculpted, organic feel. Curves are generous and slightly irregular in a controlled way, and letterforms show a subtly bouncy baseline and varied internal shapes that keep texture animated in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines, posters, book covers, and packaging where a bold, characterful serif can carry personality. It also works well for branding marks and short promotional copy, especially when you want a friendly, vintage-leaning display texture rather than a neutral text voice.
The overall tone is playful and story-driven, balancing old-style warmth with a decorative, characterful edge. It feels friendly and theatrical rather than formal, with a whimsical vintage flavor that reads as crafted and expressive.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic serif construction with exaggerated contrast and rounded, flared detailing to produce a distinctive, approachable display face. Its forms prioritize personality and rhythm over strict regularity, aiming for memorable word shapes and a handcrafted feel.
The design’s strong interior modeling—deep counters, pinched joints, and rounded terminals—creates high color and clear word shapes at display sizes. Numerals follow the same soft, flared logic, with especially curvy figures and prominent terminals that match the letters.