Serif Other Hima 3 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, book covers, theatrical, ornate, classic, whimsical, authoritative, display impact, decorative flair, vintage drama, brand presence, swashy, bracketed, ball terminals, flared, display.
A high-contrast serif with broad proportions and emphatic, sculpted terminals. Strokes shift dramatically from hairline joins to heavy stems, and many letters carry curled, teardrop-like ball terminals that read as small swashes rather than simple serifs. Serifs are sharply bracketed and often flare into pointed, beak-like finishes, giving the outlines a crisp, engraved feel. The lowercase is sturdy and display-oriented, with compact counters and a rhythmic alternation of thick verticals and thin connecting strokes.
Best suited to large sizes where the curled terminals and hairline transitions can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, title cards, packaging, and branding marks that want a decorative serif voice. It can also work for book covers or pull quotes when set with generous spacing and line height.
The overall tone is theatrical and ornamental, mixing classical serif structure with playful curled details. It feels confident and attention-seeking, with a slightly whimsical flourish that suggests vintage showbill energy rather than restrained book typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a decorative, high-impact serif for display typography, combining traditional serif construction with swashy, ball-terminal accents to add personality and drama. Its wide stance and strong contrast suggest it is meant to command attention and create a memorable typographic signature.
The face maintains a consistent motif of curled terminals across both cases, which creates strong patterning in headlines but also introduces busy detail in dense settings. Numerals and capitals are particularly assertive, with bold silhouettes and decorative endings that favor impact over neutrality.