Serif Other Ebzu 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logotypes, editorial display, art deco, theatrical, luxurious, vintage, dramatic, display impact, vintage glamour, branding, ornamental serif, flared, bracketed, sculptural, condensed, high-waist.
A sculptural display serif with strong vertical emphasis and pronounced contrast between thick stems and razor-thin hairlines. Serifs are flared and often bracketed, with wedge-like terminals and soft, rounded corners that keep the heavy forms from feeling harsh. Counters are relatively narrow and tall, and several letters show distinctive, stylized joins and cut-ins that create an ornamental, poster-like rhythm. The overall texture is bold and compact, with tight internal spacing and a distinctly decorative silhouette across both cases and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short editorial display where its contrast and ornamental construction can read clearly. It also fits branding applications like logotypes and premium packaging, especially where a vintage-luxe or theatrical feel is desired. For longer passages, it benefits from generous size and comfortable tracking to preserve the delicate hairlines.
The font projects a glamorous, stage-ready tone—confident, dramatic, and slightly enigmatic. Its sharp hairlines and sculpted terminals evoke vintage show cards and early 20th-century luxury branding, giving text a formal, attention-grabbing presence rather than a neutral voice.
The design appears intended as a decorative, high-impact serif for statement typography, combining classical serif structure with Art Deco–leaning geometry and theatrical detailing. Its goal is to deliver a distinctive, upscale display voice that stands out in titles and brand marks.
In the sample text, the strong contrast and thin connecting strokes create a lively sparkle at larger sizes, while dense black areas and narrow counters can visually merge if set too small or too tightly. The numerals match the display intent with similarly weighty, stylized forms and crisp hairline details.