Serif Other Ekbo 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine titles, branding, packaging, dramatic, fashion, artful, editorial, historic, display impact, distinctiveness, ornamental serif, brand voice, poster presence, flared, wedge serif, high waist, pointed terminals, calligraphic.
A heavy, display-oriented serif with pronounced wedge-like terminals and flared strokes that create sharp triangular cut-ins at joins and apertures. The forms are compact and high-waisted, with small counters and strong black-and-white patterning; many letters show angled inner notches and tapered endings rather than flat bracketed serifs. Curves are broad and sculpted, while stems remain sturdy, giving the alphabet a carved, poster-like presence. Numerals and caps are especially emphatic, and the overall texture reads dense and rhythmic in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines and short display settings where its sculpted wedges and dense rhythm can be appreciated—magazine mastheads, cultural posters, luxury branding, and packaging are natural fits. It can work for larger pull quotes or section openers, but will generally be more effective at generous sizes with comfortable tracking.
The tone feels theatrical and editorial, mixing a classical, inscriptional seriousness with a stylized, fashion-forward edge. The sharp notches and flared terminals add a slightly decadent, boutique personality that reads more expressive than conventional book serifs.
The likely intention is to deliver a distinctive decorative serif that amplifies impact through heavy strokes and stylized, chiseled terminals, offering an alternative to standard modern or oldstyle display faces. Its consistent use of flared, pointed shaping suggests a design built for memorable titles and brand-led typography rather than extended small-size reading.
In text, the strong modulation through tapering and the tight counters create a striking texture but can reduce clarity at smaller sizes. The design’s signature is the repeated triangular bite/ink-trap-like shaping, which gives the face a distinctive sparkle and a sense of crafted detail.