Serif Other Ebfa 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, mastheads, branding, dramatic, editorial, vintage, theatrical, ornate, display impact, stylized classicism, ornamental emphasis, brand voice, flared, calligraphic, sculpted, wedge serifs, ball terminals.
A sculpted display serif with pronounced thick–thin contrast and strongly flared, wedge-like serifs. Curves are taut and graphic, with deep ink traps and teardrop/ball-like terminals that create sharp interior counters and a cut-in, chiseled feel. The letters show deliberate, slightly asymmetrical detailing—especially in joins and terminals—giving the rhythm a lively, decorative cadence. Round characters (O, C, Q) read as robust and compact, while diagonals (V, W, X) are boldly angled with distinctive, carved-looking intersections.
Well suited for headlines, magazine/editorial mastheads, posters, and book or album covers where a distinctive serif voice is needed. It can also work for branding and packaging that benefits from a bold, vintage-leaning display look, especially when set with generous tracking and ample size.
The overall tone is dramatic and stylized, blending classic serif formality with a theatrical, poster-ready flair. It feels vintage in spirit—evoking editorial mastheads and showbill typography—while remaining crisp and emphatic in large settings.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional serif structures with exaggerated contrast and decorative, carved terminals to maximize impact in display typography. Its detailing prioritizes character and silhouette over neutrality, aiming for memorable titles and branded statements.
In text, the heavy strokes and aggressive terminal shaping create strong word silhouettes and eye-catching texture, but the busy internal cuts and tight counters suggest it is best used at display sizes rather than long passages. Numerals match the same sculptural contrast and ornamental terminals, keeping a consistent, attention-grabbing presence across headings and figures.