Serif Other Pume 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, magazine titles, branding, literary, vintage, elegant, whimsical, editorial, display focus, classic revival, decorative edge, literary tone, compact fit, flared serifs, calligraphic, spiky terminals, high-waisted caps, lively rhythm.
A condensed serif with pronounced vertical stress and lively, calligraphic detailing. Stems are slender and straight, while many terminals flare into sharp, wedge-like serifs that feel hand-shaped rather than purely geometric. Capitals are tall and narrow with restrained crossbars and tapered joins; curves (C, G, S) are tight and springy, and the Q features a distinctive, looping tail. Lowercase forms keep a compact, short x-height with relatively long ascenders and descenders, giving text a lifted, airy texture despite the narrow set. Numerals follow the same narrow, slightly stylized construction, with angled terminals and subtle stroke modulation.
Works best for headlines, titles, and short passages where its condensed proportions and expressive serif shapes can be appreciated. It’s well suited to book covers, editorial display typography, theatrical or literary posters, and branding that wants a vintage, refined voice with a subtle decorative edge.
The overall tone is bookish and old-world, with a hint of eccentricity. It reads as refined and formal at first glance, but the pointed terminals and quirky details add a theatrical, storybook character that keeps it from feeling strictly classical.
Likely drawn to evoke classical serif tradition while injecting a more idiosyncratic, hand-influenced sharpness. The intent appears to be an attention-getting display serif that remains readable and structured, but with distinctive terminals and a narrow, elegant silhouette.
In running text the tight width and sharp serifs create a crisp, high-contrast pattern of verticals, making it feel more suited to display sizes than dense body copy. The design’s personality comes through most in the distinctive Q, the tapered E/F arms, and the narrow, upright lowercase that maintains a consistent, slightly dramatic cadence.