Serif Other Etbu 14 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, branding, posters, packaging, editorial, fashion, dramatic, refined, modern-classic, signature style, display impact, editorial tone, modernize classic, high-waistline, sharp terminals, tapered stems, notched serifs, calligraphic.
A decorative serif with crisp, knife-like terminals and distinctive notched wedge serifs that give many strokes a split, cut-paper feel. The letterforms are upright with a compact rhythm and sturdy verticals, while bowls and curves show controlled, angular shaping rather than soft rounding. Joins and intersections often resolve into pointed counters and tapered entry/exit strokes, creating a sculpted silhouette that stays consistent from caps to lowercase. Numerals and punctuation follow the same sharp, editorial styling, with prominent vertical stress and confident, graphic edges.
Best suited to display typography such as magazine headlines, fashion and lifestyle branding, posters, and premium packaging where the sharp serif detailing can be appreciated. It also works well for short pull quotes, section openers, and wordmarks that benefit from a refined but distinctive serif voice.
The overall tone is assertive and sophisticated, combining classic serif authority with a contemporary, stylized edge. Its sharp cuts and dramatic terminals read as fashion-forward and slightly theatrical, suited to high-impact typographic statements.
Likely designed to reinterpret traditional serif proportions with a more graphic, cut-terminal construction—prioritizing personality and memorability while retaining an editorial, high-end sensibility. The consistent notch-and-wedge motif suggests an intention to create a recognizable signature for titles and branding.
The font’s signature detail is the repeated use of slits, notches, and tapered wedges at terminals and along select curves, which adds texture and sparkle at display sizes. In longer settings the strong vertical cadence and tight interior shaping can feel dense, emphasizing headline use over extended reading.