Serif Other Hivy 2 is a regular weight, very wide, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, branding, invitations, dramatic, elegant, whimsical, storybook, ornate, ornamental display, classic revival, theatrical tone, editorial flair, distinctive branding, flared serifs, calligraphic, sharp terminals, swashy, high-waisted capitals.
A decorative serif with pronounced stroke contrast and crisp, tapering terminals. Serifs are small and often flared or wedge-like, with occasional hooked or swashed details (notably in curves and descenders) that add sparkle to the rhythm. Capitals feel expansive and sculpted, while the lowercase has a comparatively low x-height with generous ascenders/descenders, creating a lively vertical texture. Curves are smooth but end in sharp, ink-trap-like points or flicks, and counters are relatively open, helping the busy details stay legible at display sizes.
This design is best suited to display applications such as headlines, titles, book covers, and poster typography where its high-contrast strokes and decorative terminals can be appreciated. It can also work for branding and packaging that aims for a classic-yet-expressive voice, and for event materials like invitations where elegance with personality is desired.
The overall tone is theatrical and slightly mischievous—refined in its contrast but playful in its terminals and swashes. It evokes a literary, old-world mood that can feel gothic-adjacent without becoming heavy, giving headlines a distinctive, characterful voice.
The font appears designed to reinterpret classic serif proportions with added flourish—using contrast, flared serifs, and occasional swashy endings to create a distinctive, ornamental texture. Its letterforms prioritize character and atmosphere over neutral text utility, aiming to stand out in short passages and prominent typographic moments.
Several glyphs show intentionally stylized construction, such as a more decorative 'Q' tail, a looped or curled 'g', and numerals with swooping entry/exit strokes. Spacing appears comfortable for display settings, with a rhythm that reads best when allowed some air around the letterforms.