Serif Other Etfa 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, packaging, fashion, dramatic, refined, stylish, distinctiveness, elegance, impact, modern classic, flared serifs, ball terminals, calligraphic, display, sharp joins.
This serif shows a high-contrast, display-oriented construction with thin hairlines paired to substantial verticals. Serifs are crisp and often flared rather than bracketed, with frequent tapered terminals and occasional ball-like endings. The letterforms lean on sharp internal joins and slightly unconventional curves—especially in round shapes—creating a rhythmic alternation of knife-thin strokes and bold wedges. Spacing feels open in uppercase while lowercase forms keep a compact, upright stance with distinctive, stylized details.
Best suited to headlines, magazine-style typography, and brand identities where contrast and distinctive details can carry visual voice. It also works well for poster titles, pull quotes, and packaging or labels that aim for an upscale, designed look. For longer passages, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes where the hairlines and decorative terminals have room to breathe.
The overall tone is elegant and fashion-forward, with a slightly theatrical, boutique feel. Its sharp contrasts and sculpted terminals read as refined and curated rather than neutral, lending a sense of luxury and personality. The design suggests a modern take on classic serif sophistication with a subtly decorative edge.
The design appears intended as a characterful, high-contrast serif for display settings—combining classical proportions with deliberately stylized terminals and sharp joins to create a recognizable, premium texture on the page.
Several glyphs display intentionally idiosyncratic shaping (notably in curves and terminals), which increases character and memorability but also makes the texture more expressive than purely text-focused serifs. Numerals follow the same contrast and tapering logic, helping headlines and short figures feel consistent with the letters.