Serif Other Biku 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, dramatic, vintage, theatrical, stylish, quirky, display impact, vintage flair, decorative serif, brand voice, ball terminals, flared serifs, soft curves, ink-trap feel, bracketed serifs.
A very heavy, high-contrast serif with smooth, rounded contours and pronounced swelling into tapered joins. Serifs are flared and often teardrop-like, with frequent ball terminals and soft bracketing that gives strokes an inked, sculpted feel. Counters tend to be compact and the rhythm is lively, with noticeable modulation and asymmetric details in several shapes; the overall texture reads dense but not rigid, thanks to curved stroke endings and gently pinched intersections.
Best suited to headlines and short-form text where its sculpted contrast and decorative terminals can read clearly. It works well for posters, magazine titling, branding marks, and packaging that wants a classic-yet-unusual serif voice; for longer passages it will be most comfortable at larger sizes due to the dense black shapes and tight counters.
The tone is bold and theatrical, combining vintage display energy with a slightly whimsical, decorative polish. It feels assertive and attention-grabbing, but the rounded terminals keep it from becoming severe, adding a friendly, showy charm.
The design appears intended as a statement display serif that modernizes classic high-contrast forms with rounded, flared terminals and distinctive, slightly unconventional construction. Its goal is to deliver strong impact while retaining an elegant, crafted feel.
Uppercase forms look poster-ready with strong silhouette contrast, while lowercase introduces more playful terminals and curvature, enhancing the decorative character. Numerals are equally stylized, maintaining the same swelling-and-tapering logic for a cohesive headline set.