Serif Other Efza 5 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, playful, retro, cheerful, whimsical, bouncy, attention, retro feel, playfulness, signage style, brand voice, bulbous, rounded, chunky, soft serifs, posterlike.
A heavy, rounded serif display face with soft, blobby terminals and small, flared wedge-like serifs that read more as molded shapes than sharp details. Strokes are thick with noticeable contrast created by pinched joins and occasional teardrop-like counters, producing a lively, uneven rhythm. Letterforms are wide and generously set, with compact internal spaces that stay open through simplified, high-impact shapes. Numerals match the chunky, sculpted feel, with curved silhouettes and minimal straight edges for a cohesive, cartoonish texture.
Best used at large sizes where its sculpted shapes and soft serifs can read clearly—posters, event titles, storefront-style signage, and packaging. It also works well for playful branding and short editorial heads where a retro, humorous tone is desired.
The overall tone is friendly and extroverted, with a mid-century, show-card personality. Its cushioned curves and wiggly, hand-cut-looking modulation give it a humorous, upbeat voice suited to attention-grabbing headlines and lighthearted messaging.
This font appears designed as a bold display serif focused on personality and instant impact. The rounded construction, flared serif cues, and bouncy modulation suggest an intention to evoke vintage signage and playful, approachable branding rather than quiet readability.
The design emphasizes silhouette over fine detail: counters are small but well-defined, and many letters show subtle asymmetry that adds character. The texture stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, making it feel intentionally decorative rather than text-oriented.