Serif Other Efna 7 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, packaging, branding, dramatic, editorial, theatrical, retro, display impact, ornamental texture, vintage flair, editorial voice, flared, ink-trap like, sculpted, tapered, swashy.
This serif display face uses heavy, sculpted letterforms with pronounced contrast between thick stems and razor-thin joins and notches. Serifs are sharply flared and wedge-like, and many terminals show carved, ink-trap-like cut-ins that create triangular counters and highlights. Curves are broad and rounded, while diagonals and joins feel chiseled, producing a crisp, poster-like rhythm. Spacing appears generous in the sample text, with strong black presence and distinctive interior shapes that remain legible at large sizes.
Best suited to large-scale settings where its carved details and strong contrast can be appreciated—headlines, poster titles, magazine spreads, brand marks, and packaging. It can also work for short pull quotes or section openers, but the distinctive interior notches may become visually busy at small sizes or in dense paragraphs.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical, mixing classic serif tradition with a decorative, cut-paper or engraved feel. Its dramatic notches and sweeping shapes suggest vintage showcards and fashion/editorial headline styling, with a slightly mischievous, attention-grabbing character.
The design appears intended as a statement serif that amplifies contrast and silhouette, using sculpted cut-ins and flared serifs to create a memorable texture. It prioritizes impact and personality over neutrality, aiming to evoke a vintage-meets-modern editorial flair.
Several glyphs emphasize asymmetrical interior cutouts and tapered transitions (notably in rounded letters and diagonals), giving the face a lively, bespoke texture. Numerals and capitals carry the same carved detailing, helping maintain a consistent, ornamental voice across headings and short lines.