Serif Other Ersu 13 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Albra' by BumbumType, 'Quaria Display' by René Bieder, and 'Blacker Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine covers, branding, packaging, dramatic, editorial, fashion, theatrical, opulent, display impact, decorative drama, luxury cueing, editorial voice, incised, flared, sharp, sculptural, angular.
A striking display serif with extreme thick–thin modulation and crisp, blade-like terminals. The letterforms are built from broad vertical stems paired with narrow hairline joins and cut-in negative shapes that create an incised, stencil-like feel. Serifs are present but highly stylized—often reduced to sharp wedges or triangular flares—producing a faceted silhouette. Counters tend to be compact and sculpted, and the overall texture alternates between dense black masses and sudden slices of white, yielding a rhythmic, high-impact page color.
Best suited to large sizes where the cut-in details and hairline connections can be appreciated—headlines, posters, magazine covers, and bold brand marks. It can also work well for packaging or event collateral that benefits from a dramatic, high-contrast serif presence.
The tone is bold and theatrical, evoking luxury and spectacle through its sharp cuts and dramatic contrast. It reads as fashion-forward and editorial, with a hint of vintage poster flair thanks to its flared details and chiseled shapes.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual impact through carved-looking joins and stylized serifs, creating a distinctive display texture rather than neutral text readability. Its combination of broad strokes and razor-thin connections suggests an intention to feel luxurious, sculptural, and instantly recognizable in short, prominent phrases.
The design relies on distinctive notches and internal cutaways (visible across capitals, lowercase, and numerals), which give individual letters a carved, ornamental character. The numerals share the same high-contrast, cut-in construction, helping maintain a consistent display voice across mixed-case settings.