Serif Other Ekla 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, titles, dramatic, cinematic, luxurious, theatrical, retro, attention grabbing, stylized elegance, retro display, brand distinctiveness, title drama, stencil-cut, swashy, high-impact, sharp, curvilinear.
A heavy, right-slanted serif display face built from broad, sculpted forms interrupted by crisp cut-ins that read like stencil slits. Curves are round and swollen while joins and terminals are sharpened into triangular points and beak-like spurs, creating a strong push–pull between soft mass and hard edges. Counters are often segmented by the internal cuts (notably in O, Q, S, 8, and 9), and many letters show flared, calligraphic-looking entry/exit strokes that act as stylized serifs. Spacing and widths vary noticeably across glyphs, giving the line a lively, poster-like rhythm rather than a rigid text cadence.
Best used for large headlines, title cards, poster typography, and branding where the distinctive stencil cuts and swashy serif gestures can be appreciated. It can also work for logos, packaging, and event or nightlife graphics that benefit from a dramatic, cinematic voice. Reserve for short-to-medium runs of text rather than dense paragraphs.
The overall tone is bold and performative, with an Art Deco–meets–film-title energy. The stencil-like interruptions and sharp terminals add tension and attitude, while the generous curves keep it plush and luxurious. It feels suited to attention-grabbing statements where drama and style are more important than quiet readability.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display serif that mixes classic italicized serif structure with decorative stencil slicing to create a signature, instantly recognizable texture. Its exaggerated weight, slanted stance, and sculpted terminals suggest a focus on expressive branding and title typography over neutral reading comfort.
The internal cut shapes are consistent across the set and become a key identifying motif, especially in rounded letters and figures. Diacritics in the sample appear as compact diamond-like marks, matching the font’s angular vocabulary. At smaller sizes the slit counters and tight interior spaces may visually fill in, so the design reads best when given room to breathe.