Serif Other Siho 8 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, vintage, storybook, whimsical, friendly, traditional, add personality, evoke heritage, friendly display, print charm, bracketed, ball terminals, rounded serifs, soft corners, calligraphic.
A decorative serif with sturdy, dark letterforms and softly modeled, bracketed serifs. Strokes show gentle, oldstyle-like modulation rather than sharp modern contrast, and many terminals finish in rounded teardrops or ball-like ends. Uppercase characters are compact and confident with slightly flared joins, while lowercase forms keep a steady rhythm with a modest x-height and generous counters. Curves are broad and smooth, giving the design a cushioned feel, and the numerals match the same rounded, slightly quaint construction.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium display text where its rounded serif details can be appreciated—such as posters, book covers, labels, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when a friendly, heritage-flavored voice is desired.
The overall tone feels vintage and approachable, with a subtle whimsy that recalls storybook and heritage printing. Rounded terminals and friendly curves soften the heavy color, making it feel warm rather than severe. It suggests tradition with a playful twist, suitable for charming, characterful typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic serif foundation with more personality than a neutral text face, using ball terminals and soft bracketed serifs to create a distinctive, memorable texture. It aims for readability at display sizes while projecting a warm, vintage character.
The font produces a strong page color and clear word shapes at display sizes, with distinctive details in letters like the hooked terminals and rounded cross-stroke endings. Spacing appears comfortable and even in the sample text, supporting longer lines without looking brittle or overly ornate.