Serif Other Ekfu 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, theatrical, vintage, dramatic, standout display, distinct identity, editorial impact, vintage revival, logo-ready, stencil-like, ink-trap, notched, high-impact, sculpted.
A display serif with heavy, sculpted letterforms and conspicuous internal cut-ins that read as stencil-like notches or ink-trap bites. The design relies on broad vertical stems, tight counters, and sharp wedge-like terminals; many curves are interrupted by deliberate gaps that create a distinctive segmented rhythm. Uppercase forms feel tall and assertive, while the lowercase is compact with sturdy, simplified structures and rounded ball-like dots on i and j. Numerals are similarly stylized, with split bowls and carved apertures that maintain the same cut-and-chisel motif across the set.
Best suited to headlines, covers, and large-size editorial typography where the carved details remain crisp and intentional. It also works well for branding and packaging that want a premium, fashion-forward feel with a hint of vintage drama. For longer passages, it’s most effective in short bursts (pull quotes, subheads) where the texture adds character without overwhelming readability.
The overall tone is bold and editorial, mixing classic serif gravitas with a showy, stage-poster flair. The cut-in details add a slightly mischievous, theatrical energy—part vintage headline, part modern fashion mark—without becoming whimsical. It feels confident, attention-seeking, and designed to read as a visual statement as much as text.
Likely designed as a statement serif that bridges traditional proportions with a decorative, cut-out construction to create instant recognizability. The consistent notch language across capitals, lowercase, and numerals suggests an emphasis on cohesive display use—delivering strong texture, memorability, and a distinctive silhouette in big type.
The distinctive notches reduce interior whitespace and increase texture, creating a strong pattern at large sizes but a busier silhouette when set densely. The sample text shows a tight, punchy color with pronounced vertical emphasis and clear word-shape contrast between round letters (O, Q, e) and angular ones (A, V, W, Y).