Serif Other Ebgi 2 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, playful, storybook, vintage, festive, quirky, display impact, decorative warmth, retro flavor, distinctive voice, flared serifs, soft terminals, ink-trap feel, bulbous, rounded joins.
A very heavy, high-contrast serif design with flared, wedge-like serifs and noticeably sculpted curves. The strokes swell and taper with a soft, slightly blobby modulation that gives counters an uneven, organic feel, while terminals often end in rounded teardrops and subtle notch-like cut-ins. Uppercase forms are sturdy and compact, and lowercase shapes lean toward single-storey, friendly constructions with prominent bowls and short extenders; overall spacing feels moderately tight with a lively, irregular rhythm.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as headlines, poster titles, brand marks, packaging panels, and book-cover typography where the exaggerated contrast and sculpted serifs can be appreciated. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers, but its dense color and quirky detailing are less ideal for long, small-size reading.
The face reads as cheerful and theatrical, with a retro, display-first personality. Its chunky silhouettes and bouncy curves evoke hand-cut signage and storybook titling, giving text a warm, slightly mischievous tone rather than a formal one.
The design appears intended to provide a bold, attention-grabbing serif with a handcrafted, decorative twist—combining traditional serif structure with playful shaping to create a distinctive display voice.
Numerals are bold and characterful, with generous curves and strong thick–thin changes that match the letters. Diacritics and dots appear round and pronounced, and several letters show intentional asymmetries that enhance the decorative, crafted impression.