Serif Other Ihfa 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, headlines, branding, vintage, storybook, rustic, whimsical, handmade, expressiveness, vintage feel, handcrafted tone, display impact, warmth, bracketed serifs, flared terminals, soft corners, calligraphic, quirky.
A decorative serif with an italicized, hand-drawn rhythm and compact proportions. Strokes are thick and rounded with gently tapered joins, and many terminals finish in small, bracketed serif-like nubs that feel more sculpted than mechanical. Counters are relatively tight, curves are slightly irregular, and the overall texture reads dark and lively, with subtle width shifts from glyph to glyph that enhance an organic, handmade cadence.
Best suited for short to medium-length display settings where personality is desired: posters, packaging labels, café or craft branding, book covers, pull quotes, and event titles. Its dark color and quirky serif detailing help it stand out at larger sizes, while the compact proportions can also work for punchy subheads when spacing is allowed.
The font conveys a playful, old-fashioned charm—part bookish, part rustic—suggesting inked lettering and early print signage. Its slightly quirky curves and soft, weighty presence make it feel friendly and illustrative rather than formal or corporate.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, character-rich serif voice with a hand-crafted, slightly antiquated feel. The goal appears to be recognizability and warmth—prioritizing expressive silhouette, lively texture, and illustrative terminals over strict typographic neutrality.
Uppercase forms show simplified, poster-like construction with softened serifs and rounded shoulders, while lowercase and figures keep the same chunky, calligraphic energy. Numerals are similarly heavy and characterful, leaning into the same informal, vintage tone as the letters.