Serif Other Etbi 1 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sejam' by StudioJASO and 'Blacker Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine titles, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, art deco, dramatic, refined, standout display, luxury tone, stencil styling, editorial impact, decorative serif, stencil cuts, high-waist, triangular terminals, notched serifs, sculptural.
A stylized serif display face built from sturdy, low-contrast strokes and crisp, wedge-like terminals. Many letters feature deliberate stencil-like cut-ins and notches that create sharp internal apertures and distinctive negative shapes, giving the forms a carved, segmented feel. Serifs are pointed and angular rather than bracketed, with a consistent, geometric rhythm across caps and lowercase. Proportions read generously set and open, while details like the clipped joins, split bowls, and tapered ends keep the texture lively at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short-form display typography where the cut-in details can read clearly—magazine mastheads, fashion and beauty branding, premium packaging, event posters, and striking title treatments. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when set with ample size and breathing room.
The overall tone is bold and couture-leaning: elegant but assertive, with a slightly theatrical, poster-ready personality. Its sharp cutouts and sculpted curves evoke classic luxury headlines with an Art Deco-adjacent edge, balancing sophistication with a hint of experimental flair.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a traditional serif display structure through sculptural stenciling and angular terminals, creating a high-impact headline face with a refined, contemporary edge. It prioritizes distinctive silhouette and negative-space patterning over neutral text utility.
The cutaway details are a defining feature and can visually thin certain connections, so spacing and size will strongly affect clarity. Numerals and round letters (like O, Q, 0) emphasize the segmented, mask-like counters, reinforcing the decorative identity.