Serif Other Haby 9 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, packaging, branding, posters, headlines, storybook, whimsical, vintage, handmade, quirky, distinctive voice, vintage charm, playful tone, hand-drawn feel, display emphasis, flared, bracketed, calligraphic, curly, lively.
A decorative serif with lively, calligraphic construction and pronounced stroke modulation. Stems often finish in small flared or bracket-like serifs, while terminals curl subtly, giving many letters a slightly teardrop or hooked ending. Curves are full and elastic (notably in C/G/S and the bowls), with a gently irregular rhythm that feels drawn rather than rigidly geometric. The lowercase shows distinctive, looping forms (especially g, y, and w), and the numerals carry the same tapered strokes and soft, rounded transitions.
Well suited to display and short-to-medium text where a distinctive, narrative voice is desired—such as book covers, chapter openers, product packaging, café or boutique branding, posters, and pull quotes. It can also work for invitations or event collateral when a vintage, whimsical feel is appropriate.
The overall tone is playful and literary, evoking vintage book typography and friendly, theatrical signage. Its slightly eccentric detailing and bouncy rhythm read as warm and expressive rather than formal or corporate.
Likely designed to provide an expressive serif alternative with a hand-rendered sensibility—combining traditional serif cues with playful terminals and a slightly irregular, calligraphic rhythm to create a memorable voice for display typography.
The design relies on terminal shapes and internal curve tension for personality, so it maintains interest even at display sizes without requiring extreme ornament. Mixed-case text shows a noticeable contrast between stately capitals and more animated lowercase, creating a charming, characterful texture in paragraphs and headlines.