Serif Other Efna 10 is a very bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, book covers, dramatic, theatrical, retro, editorial, ornate, attention grabbing, stylized classicism, poster impact, brand distinctiveness, decorative serif, wedge serifs, flared terminals, ball terminals, ink-trap cuts, sharp joins.
A highly sculpted serif with wedge-like, flaring serifs and sharply tapered joins that create a carved, cut-paper look. Strokes swing between thick main stems and thin interior cuts, with distinctive triangular notches and deep ink-trap-like apertures that open counters and add sparkle. Curves are bulbous and rhythmic, frequently finished with ball terminals (notably in the lowercase), while many capitals show crisp, angular intersections and pointed wedges. Overall spacing feels generous and display-oriented, with letterforms that read as intentionally chiseled rather than purely traditional.
Best suited to large sizes where the interior cuts, wedges, and terminals can be appreciated—headline typography, poster titles, mastheads, and brand marks. It can also work for packaging and book or album covers where a distinctive, ornamental serif voice is desired; extended body text would likely feel heavy and visually busy compared to cleaner text serifs.
The tone is dramatic and theatrical, pairing classic serif heritage with playful, decorative slicing that feels bold and attention-seeking. It suggests a retro editorial or poster sensibility—confident, slightly mischievous, and built to make headlines feel like an event.
The font appears designed to reinterpret a classic serif foundation through exaggerated contrast and decorative incisions, prioritizing personality and instant recognition. Its repeated wedge and notch details look intended to create a memorable silhouette and lively texture in display settings.
The design leans on repeated triangular cut-ins across both rounds and diagonals, producing a consistent motif that unifies the alphabet. Numerals follow the same sculpted logic, with strong silhouettes and pronounced internal cutaways that maintain the font’s high-contrast, display character.