Serif Other Abruh 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, fantasy titles, game ui, posters, branding, medieval, storybook, rustic, hand-hewn, historic, period evocation, handmade texture, dramatic titles, heritage tone, calligraphic, inked, roughened, irregular, wedge-serifed.
This serif typeface has a calligraphic, hand-rendered construction with slightly irregular outlines and subtly uneven curves that suggest ink or brush movement. Strokes are generally sturdy with modest modulation, ending in sharp, wedge-like serifs and tapered terminals rather than smooth, geometric finishes. Proportions are compact and somewhat condensed, with a relatively short x-height and prominent ascenders that give the lowercase a lively vertical rhythm. The overall texture is intentionally imperfect—counters vary slightly and joins can look chiseled—creating an organic, stamped quality in both text and display sizes.
It works well for book covers, chapter heads, posters, and title treatments where an historical or fantasy flavor is desired. It can also serve branding for craft, heritage, or artisanal products, and for game or event graphics needing a medieval or folkloric voice. For long passages, it is best used at comfortable sizes and with generous spacing to let the textured letterforms breathe.
The tone feels medieval and storybook-like, evoking illuminated manuscripts, fantasy titles, or old-world print. Its roughened edges and pointed serifs add a slightly dramatic, antiquarian character without becoming fully blackletter.
The design appears intended to translate pen-and-ink or carved-letter aesthetics into a readable serif, combining classic proportions with purposeful roughness and sharp serifing for atmospheric, period-evocative typography.
In running text the font keeps a consistent dark color, but the deliberate irregularities add visual grain and personality. Capitals have a formal, carved presence, while the lowercase stays readable and rhythmic, lending itself to expressive typography rather than purely utilitarian settings.