Serif Other Erny 3 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Manier' by Piotr Łapa, 'Joane' by W Type Foundry, and 'Blacker Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine titles, branding, packaging, dramatic, stylish, theatrical, high-end, editorial, make a statement, add luxury, create edge, editorial impact, wedge serifs, ink traps, flared strokes, sharp terminals, calligraphic.
A display serif with sharply flared wedge serifs and extreme thick–thin modulation. Strokes are sculpted with triangular cut-ins and notched joins that read like deliberate ink traps, creating pointed interior corners and crisp, faceted silhouettes. Capitals feel tall and monumental with wide bowls and strong vertical emphasis, while the lowercase keeps a steady, readable structure but remains heavily stylized through clipped terminals and angular transitions. Counters are generally open, and the overall rhythm alternates between heavy stems and razor-thin hairlines for a strongly graphic texture.
Best used at display sizes where the sharp terminals, notches, and high-contrast modeling can be appreciated—headlines, magazine mastheads, posters, campaign graphics, and brand marks. It can also work for short pull quotes or subheads when generous spacing and clean reproduction preserve its fine hairlines.
The tone is bold and theatrical, mixing classic serif elegance with a modern, cut-paper sharpness. It feels fashion-forward and editorial, suited to statements that want to look expensive, assertive, and slightly mischievous rather than purely traditional.
Likely designed to merge classical serif proportions with a deliberately chiseled, contemporary finish, using wedge serifs and angular cut-ins to add bite and memorability. The goal appears to be a distinctive, premium-feeling display face that stands apart from conventional oldstyle or modern serifs.
The distinctive notching and flaring is consistent across letters and figures, giving the set a cohesive, crafted identity. In paragraphs the high-contrast pattern creates a striking color on the page, with standout shapes in letters like S, G, Q, and the diagonals of K, V, W, and X.