Serif Other Ekla 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, editorial display, dramatic, retro, theatrical, assertive, stylized, display impact, decorative carving, vintage styling, poster titling, stencil-cut, angular, flared, swashy, high-impact.
A very heavy, right-slanted serif display with broad proportions and crisp, cut-in countershapes. Strokes read as solid blocks that are repeatedly “sliced” by sharp triangular notches and curved teardrop-like openings, creating a stencil-like rhythm across stems, bowls, and diagonals. Serifs are present but treated as sculpted wedges and flares rather than delicate finishing strokes, and many joins end in pointed terminals that heighten the faceted feel. The overall texture is bold and graphic, with consistent internal cutouts that keep dense forms from becoming closed or muddy at display sizes.
Best suited for large-scale use such as posters, event titling, editorial headlines, and branded lockups where its cutout details can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging and signage that benefits from a bold, stylized serif voice. For extended reading or small text, the dense strokes and internal slicing suggest using it sparingly as an accent or display companion.
The font conveys a dramatic, poster-forward tone with a vintage theatrical energy. Its carved, segmented forms feel declarative and attention-grabbing, suggesting show titles, headlines, and branding that wants a stylized, slightly mysterious edge. The italic slant and sharp incisions add motion and tension, giving the text a lively, performance-oriented presence.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic serif display into a more decorative, cut-and-carved construction. By combining heavy, slanted forms with repeated stencil-like incisions and flared terminals, it aims to maximize impact while maintaining distinctive letter recognition through strong silhouettes and consistent internal motifing.
The alphabet shows strong identity in repeated wedge cuts (notably in A, E, F, N, S, and X) and in rounded letters where counters are split into asymmetric apertures (such as O, Q, and 8). Numerals follow the same carved logic, with distinctive internal breaks that emphasize the display nature. Spacing and silhouette are built to read as big shapes first, with details emerging as size increases.