Serif Other Iskaf 1 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, fashion, magazine, branding, invitations, elegant, dramatic, refined, editorial, luxury tone, display impact, editorial style, ornamental flair, didone-like, hairline, ball terminals, swash caps, calligraphic.
A high-contrast serif with sharply tapered hairlines, sturdy vertical stems, and crisp, finely cut serifs that read as modern and precise. The design mixes classical, Didone-like structure with decorative touches: several capitals and lowercase letters use ball terminals and occasional swash-like entries or exits (notably in letters such as J, Q, K, R, g, and y). Counters are clean and open, while stroke joins stay tight and controlled, giving the face a polished, print-oriented rhythm. Figures follow the same contrast model, with distinctive thin strokes and occasional terminal flair that makes the numerals feel display-forward.
This font is well suited for headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and branding where high contrast and refined detailing can be appreciated. It also fits invitations and formal announcements, and can work for short editorial passages when set with comfortable size and spacing to preserve the hairline detail.
The overall tone is luxurious and theatrical, balancing editorial sophistication with a hint of ornamental personality. It feels suited to high-end contexts where contrast and sparkle matter more than neutrality, projecting a poised, fashion-conscious voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion serif voice with Didone-inspired contrast, enhanced by selective ornamental terminals for a memorable, boutique feel. It aims to stand out in display settings while maintaining a disciplined underlying structure.
The character set shown emphasizes contrast-driven hierarchy: heavy verticals create strong texture in text, while hairlines and terminals add sparkle at larger sizes. Decorative terminals appear selectively rather than on every glyph, which keeps the style from becoming overly ornate while still reading as distinctive.