Serif Other Bihe 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, book covers, playful, retro, folksy, chunky, quirky, standout display, retro charm, friendly impact, decorative voice, rounded, softened, bulbous, bouncy, inked.
A heavy, rounded serif display face with softened corners and gently swollen strokes that create an “inked” look. Serifs are short and blunted, often reading as small flares rather than crisp wedges, and many terminals finish in subtle teardrop-like shapes. Curves are broad and full, counters are compact, and the overall rhythm is lively, with small irregularities in width and curvature that keep the texture from feeling strictly geometric. Figures are sturdy and simple, matching the alphabet’s dense, poster-ready silhouette.
Best suited to display work such as headlines, posters, packaging, and storefront or event signage where its bold, rounded serifs can carry the message at a glance. It also fits book covers and branding that want a retro, approachable personality. In longer text it will feel emphatic and decorative, making it more appropriate for short bursts than continuous reading.
The tone is warm and humorous, with a nostalgic, hand-touched feel that suggests mid-century signage and playful editorial headlines. Its chunky forms and softened details make it friendly rather than formal, leaning toward characterful charm over strict typographic restraint.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a friendly, nostalgic voice—combining traditional serif cues with softened, almost hand-drawn shaping for a distinctive display texture.
The lowercase shows a pronounced, friendly presence with rounded bowls and compact apertures, while capitals maintain strong, blocky mass. The design reads best when given room to breathe; at tighter settings the dense counters and bulbous joins can make the texture feel intentionally packed and energetic.