Serif Other Effa 6 is a very bold, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, book covers, packaging, dramatic, theatrical, retro, editorial, gothic, impact, ornament, texture, identity, flared, notched, incised, stenciled, sculptural.
A heavy display serif with sharply carved, notched details that read like incisions cut into solid black forms. Strokes are built from bold, blocky masses contrasted by narrow inner slits and wedge-shaped cut-ins, creating a distinctive high-relief look. Serifs are present but stylized—often appearing as abrupt flares or triangular terminals rather than delicate brackets. Curves (notably in O, C, G, and S) are rounded but interrupted by vertical or diagonal cuts, giving the letterforms a segmented, engraved rhythm. Overall spacing feels compact and dense, with strong silhouettes and a pronounced internal patterning from the recurring cutouts.
Best suited to large sizes where the internal cut-ins and notches remain crisp and intentional—headlines, posters, title sequences, and bold editorial openers. It can also work for branding and packaging where a distinctive, carved display serif helps create a memorable wordmark or label. In long passages or small sizes, the dense weight and internal segmentation may reduce readability, so it’s most effective as a statement face.
The font conveys a dramatic, theatrical tone with a vintage, poster-like authority. Its chiseled interruptions and bold silhouettes suggest Art Deco-era display traditions filtered through a more eccentric, decorative lens. The result feels assertive and slightly mysterious—suited to titles that want to look carved, stamped, or ritualistic rather than simply set in a conventional serif.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic serif letterforms as sculptural, incised shapes—prioritizing a strong silhouette and a repeatable system of cuts that creates visual texture. It aims for impact and identity, delivering a decorative display voice that stands apart from traditional text serifs while remaining recognizably serifed.
Several glyphs feature consistent vertical split motifs (especially O and related round letters), and many characters include small, sharp notches that create a recognizable texture in running text. The numerals carry the same incised logic, maintaining a cohesive display voice across letters and figures.