Serif Other Siky 10 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, branding, vintage, storybook, whimsical, ornate, friendly, ornamental caps, nostalgic display, warm readability, classic flair, bracketed, teardrop, swashy, soft-shouldered, high-waisted.
A decorative serif with heavy, rounded main strokes and compact, bracketed serifs that read as soft wedges. Many capitals feature small teardrop/ball terminals and subtle inward curls, giving the alphabet a gently embellished silhouette without becoming script-like. Curves are full and buoyant, with a slightly high waist in letters like B, R, and S, and a sturdy, poster-like presence in the figures. The lowercase is comparatively straightforward and readable, pairing smooth bowls with short, confident serifs and consistent rhythm across text sizes.
Well-suited for headlines, book-cover titling, posters, and branding that benefits from a vintage or storybook voice. It also fits labels and packaging where dark, high-impact letterforms and decorative capitals can carry the identity, while the lowercase supports short passages or callouts.
The overall tone feels nostalgic and playful—evoking old book titling, fairground posters, or holiday packaging. The curled terminals and rounded proportions add warmth and charm, while the darker color keeps it confident and attention-getting.
The design appears intended to merge traditional serif construction with light ornamental flourishes—especially in the capitals—to deliver a classic yet approachable display texture that stands out without relying on extreme contrast or sharp detailing.
The capitals carry most of the decorative character, so mixed-case settings show a clear hierarchy between expressive initials and a more workmanlike lowercase. In continuous text it remains legible, but the distinctive caps and heavy color make it especially noticeable in display use.