Serif Other Tebu 11 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Grand' by North Type, and 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, vintage, industrial, poster, space saving, display impact, vintage character, signage feel, condensed, bracketed, ink-trap, notched, flared.
A tightly condensed serif with strong vertical stress, sturdy stems, and compact counters. Serifs are small and bracketed with occasional wedge-like flares, while many joins and inside corners show squared-off notches that read like subtle ink traps. Curves are firm and slightly squarish (notably in C, G, O, and S), and overall spacing is restrained, producing a dense, billboard-like rhythm. Uppercase forms are tall and commanding; lowercase stays compact with simple, workmanlike shapes and minimal ornament.
Best suited to display settings where a condensed, high-impact serif is needed—posters, headlines, storefront or product signage, and bold packaging labels. It can also work for compact logotypes and mastheads where a vintage-industrial or Western flavor is desirable.
The font projects a rugged, old-time display tone—part Western woodtype, part industrial signage. Its compressed proportions and sharp, notched details give it a punchy, assertive voice that feels practical and slightly theatrical rather than refined.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, borrowing from historical sign and woodtype cues. The notched corners and firm bracketed serifs add character and help preserve clarity in dense, heavy shapes.
Numerals and capitals maintain consistent, high-impact silhouettes, with the same squared inner corners and flared terminals reinforcing a unified, stamped-sign aesthetic. The texture is intentionally tight, so letterfit and stroke density become a key part of its character at display sizes.