Serif Other Etsi 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, fashion, branding, posters, dramatic, refined, artsy, distinctive texture, editorial impact, modern classic, brand signature, high-contrast look, wedge terminals, ink-trap feel, notched cuts, sharp serifs.
This serif design uses bold, sculpted letterforms with pronounced wedge-like terminals and crisp, triangular notches that carve into strokes, creating a chiseled, cut-paper impression. Curves are generously rounded but interrupted by sharp incisions at joins and terminals, producing a distinctive rhythm of solid masses and small white apertures. Capitals feel stately and display-oriented, while the lowercase maintains a compact, readable structure with assertive serifs and occasional calligraphic-like flares. Numerals follow the same carved aesthetic, with strong silhouettes and dramatic interior shaping.
Best suited for headlines, magazine and lookbook typography, brand marks, and large-format editorial layouts where its carved details can be appreciated. It can also work for short pull quotes or packaging titles, but its distinctive incisions may feel busy in long-form, small-size text.
The overall tone is luxurious and theatrical, blending classic serif sophistication with avant-garde, editorial edge. The repeated cut-ins and sharp terminals add tension and attitude, giving the face a fashion-forward, art-gallery feel rather than a purely bookish one.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classical serif foundation with a modern, sculptural construction, using systematic notches and wedge terminals to create a memorable, high-style texture. It prioritizes character and silhouette impact while remaining structured enough for display text settings.
Spacing and color appear fairly even in text, but the signature notches and wedge terminals become the main texture, especially in larger sizes. Several glyphs show intentionally exaggerated cuts (notably in diagonals and at curved terminals), which reads as a deliberate decorative motif rather than incidental detailing.