Serif Other Efra 3 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, book covers, theatrical, vintage, playful, dramatic, poster-ready, impact, ornamentation, retro styling, branding, decorative, flared, ball-terminal, ink-trap feel, incised.
A highly stylized serif display face with hefty, sculpted forms and pronounced internal cut-ins that create sharp highlights and shadow-like notches. Strokes are largely blocky and upright, but enlivened by flared terminals, wedge-like serifs, and occasional ball terminals, producing a chiseled, almost cut-paper rhythm. Counters tend to be compact and irregularly shaped, and several letters show deliberate interior scoops and slits that increase contrast and add a carved, dimensional effect. Overall spacing reads sturdy and compact, with strong silhouette-driven letterforms that prioritize impact over neutrality.
Best suited to large-size settings where the carved details and sculpted counters can read clearly—posters, display headlines, signage, packaging, and book or album covers. It can also work for short pull quotes or mastheads where a vintage, theatrical voice is desired.
The tone is bold and performative, evoking show-card lettering and vintage advertising with a playful edge. Its dramatic cuts and ornamental terminals give it a slightly mysterious, stage-poster energy while staying friendly enough for upbeat headlines.
The likely intention is an attention-grabbing display serif that blends traditional serif structure with decorative, incised detailing to create a bold, retro-styled texture. It appears designed to deliver strong silhouettes and distinctive word shapes for branding and titling rather than extended text reading.
The design language is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, with the same incised cuts appearing in round letters and diagonals alike. Curves (notably in C, G, S, and 2) emphasize sweeping, decorative motion, while verticals keep the texture grounded and emphatic.