Serif Other Efra 1 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logotypes, signage, retro, circus, playful, vintage, theatrical, display impact, retro flavor, poster lettering, brand character, wedge serif, ink-trap, cut-in, notched, rounded joins.
A decorative serif with heavy, compact forms and pronounced wedge-like terminals. Strokes are shaped by dramatic cut-ins and teardrop/triangular counters that create a punched, stencil-like rhythm rather than smooth inner curves. Curves are broadly rounded but repeatedly interrupted by sharp internal notches, giving letters a faceted, carved feel. Uppercase shapes are sturdy and blocky; lowercase is equally weighty with simplified bowls and short extenders, maintaining a consistent, poster-ready color across lines.
Best suited to headlines and short display settings where the internal cut-ins can be appreciated—posters, event flyers, packaging fronts, and bold signage. It can also work for compact wordmarks that want a vintage, attention-grabbing presence, but the decorative counters make it less appropriate for long text or small UI sizes.
The overall tone feels showy and nostalgic, evoking fairground posters and mid-century display lettering. Its bold, cut-out details add a mischievous, theatrical energy while still reading as a serifed style rather than a pure novelty face.
The design appears intended as a bold display serif that leverages carved, notched counters to create instant character and a retro poster aesthetic. It prioritizes memorable silhouettes and a repeating cut-out motif to deliver strong impact in advertising-style typography.
The distinctive internal cutouts become a key identifying feature across both letters and numerals, especially in round forms like C, G, O, Q, and 8. The design favors strong silhouettes and repeated motif consistency over delicate detailing, which helps it hold together at large sizes.