Serif Other Ekty 5 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, game titles, band logos, packaging, gothic, heraldic, medieval, dramatic, antique, atmosphere, antique feel, carved look, title impact, ornamentation, angular, faceted, calligraphic, flared, spiky.
A decorative serif with a chiseled, faceted construction and sharp, triangular terminals. Strokes show subtle modulation and frequent wedge-like flares that read as cut-by-hand rather than mechanically uniform, giving counters an irregular, slightly polygonal feel. The caps are compact and weighty with pronounced notches and spurs, while the lowercase maintains a steady, readable rhythm but keeps the same jagged, blade-like detailing on joins and endings. Figures follow the same angular logic, with pointed feet and asymmetric cuts that keep the texture lively in setting.
Best suited to display applications such as titles, headers, posters, and short blocks of copy where its carved details can carry atmosphere. It can work well for fantasy and historical theming in games, book covers, or branding, and as an accent face on packaging or labels that want an antique, dramatic voice.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, evoking blackletter-adjacent display typography without fully adopting a traditional gothic ductus. Its sharp edges and carved details create a dramatic, slightly menacing character that feels suited to fantasy, folklore, or ominous storytelling.
The design appears intended to translate a carved or inscribed look into a robust serif with strong presence, emphasizing sharp terminals, faceted curves, and a dark, attention-grabbing texture. It aims for character and mood over neutrality, providing an evocative alternative to conventional old-style or blackletter faces.
In text lines the strong, dark color is broken up by irregular internal angles and uneven edge cuts, producing a spirited, handcrafted texture. The design rewards generous sizing and spacing, where the distinctive terminals and faceting can be clearly perceived.