Serif Other Erso 1 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, mastheads, book covers, dramatic, theatrical, luxurious, editorial, retro, display impact, ornamental carving, classic remix, brand presence, incised, wedge serifs, ball terminals, cut-in notches, sculptural.
A sculptural display serif with heavy, compact stems and sharply carved, high-contrast modulation. The letterforms show incised-looking wedge serifs and frequent cut-in notches that create a chiseled, split-stroke effect, especially in diagonals and joins. Counters tend to be rounded and generous, while terminals often finish in teardrop/ball shapes or pointed wedges, giving the face a crisp, engraved silhouette. Overall spacing and widths feel uneven by design, producing an animated rhythm across words rather than a strictly uniform texture.
Best suited for headlines, titles, and short blocks of text where the carved details can be seen clearly—such as posters, magazine mastheads, book covers, and premium packaging. It will perform most confidently at larger sizes with comfortable tracking and line spacing to keep the interior notches from visually clumping.
The font conveys drama and ceremony, combining a refined, high-fashion contrast with a slightly eccentric, cut-paper or engraved sensibility. Its sharp internal cuts and bold silhouettes read as confident and attention-seeking, lending a theatrical, luxe tone that feels suited to statements rather than quiet reading.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic high-contrast serif through an engraved, incised construction—prioritizing distinctive silhouettes, dramatic contrast, and ornamental internal cuts for strong display impact.
In the sample text, the strong contrast and interior carving create distinctive word shapes but also introduce busy dark spots where cuts cluster, particularly in tightly set lines. The numerals and uppercase maintain the same carved vocabulary, reinforcing a cohesive, ornamental headline personality.