Serif Other Tedi 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EFCO Colburn' by Ilham Herry, 'Bronco Valley' by Variatype, 'Cosmic Lager' by Vozzy, and 'Buyan' by Yu Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, industrial, sporty, western, poster, impact, compactness, signage look, distinctiveness, beveled, ink-trap, angular, condensed.
A condensed serif design with heavy, blocklike strokes and crisp, chamfered terminals that read like small cut-ins rather than classic bracketed serifs. The outlines are largely rectilinear with occasional tight curves, producing a sturdy, engineered rhythm. Counters are compact and squared-off (notably in C, O, and e), and several joins show ink-trap-like notches that add sharp internal corners and improve separation at bold sizes. Uppercase forms feel tall and emphatic, while the lowercase keeps a compact, workmanlike structure with short ascenders/descenders and simplified bowls.
This style is best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, labels, and signage where its strong silhouettes stay legible and attention-grabbing. It can also work well for logotypes and team/club branding where a rugged, vintage display voice is desired.
The overall tone is assertive and utilitarian, with a vintage display flavor that suggests old signage, athletic branding, and rugged storefront lettering. Its sharp cut terminals and compact proportions give it a tough, mechanical energy rather than a refined literary one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in condensed widths while maintaining clear letter differentiation through squared counters and strategic cut-ins at joins and terminals. The consistent chamfered detailing unifies the set and gives it a distinctive decorative serif identity suited to display typography.
Numbers are sturdy and geometric, with squared apertures and abrupt terminals that match the letterforms. The font’s distinctive cut-ins and angular shoulders create strong silhouettes and high impact, especially in all-caps settings.