Serif Other Efna 2 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, dramatic, theatrical, retro, expressive, quirky, display impact, ornamental texture, vintage flavor, brand distinction, swashy, bracketed, ink-trap-like, ball terminals, chiseled.
A highly stylized display serif with heavy, sculpted forms and sharp contrast between thick stems and hairline cuts. The letterforms combine wedge-like, bracketed serifs with teardrop and ball terminals, plus distinctive interior notches and slashed counters that read almost like chiseled or inlaid shapes. Curves are bulbous and confident, straight strokes are blocky and slightly flared, and widths vary noticeably across the set, creating an irregular, animated rhythm. Numerals and capitals keep the same carved, high-contrast logic, with strong silhouettes and prominent cut-ins that stay consistent across the design.
This design is best suited to headlines and short display settings where its carved contrast and ornamental details can register cleanly. It works well for poster titles, distinctive brand marks, packaging fronts, and editorial openers that want a vintage-leaning, high-impact voice.
The font projects a bold, theatrical personality with a playful, slightly eccentric edge. Its sharp internal cuts and dramatic swelling curves suggest vintage poster energy—confident, attention-grabbing, and intentionally ornamental rather than quiet or neutral.
The type appears designed to maximize silhouette impact and decorative texture through extreme contrast, sculpted serifs, and deliberate internal cutaways. Its construction prioritizes character and recognizability in large-scale display typography over neutral readability.
At text sizes the interior slashes and narrow joins become a defining texture, so spacing and size strongly affect clarity. The face reads best when allowed room for its deep notches, pronounced terminals, and lively width changes to breathe.