Serif Other Efda 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, labels, poster, circus, vintage, dramatic, playful, display impact, vintage flavor, crafted texture, theatrical voice, wedge serif, flared, beak terminals, notched, ink-trap like.
A heavy display serif with pronounced contrast and sculpted, wedge-like serifs that often resolve into sharp beak terminals. Strokes feel carved rather than drawn, with frequent triangular notches and internal cut-ins that create a chiseled, stencil-adjacent texture without fully breaking forms apart. Counters are generally compact, joins are crisp, and curves (notably in C, G, S, and the numerals) are tightened by strategic cutaways that add sparkle and reduce black mass. Overall rhythm is bold and assertive, with decorative articulation concentrated at terminals and inside corners.
Best suited to large sizes where the notches, cut-ins, and beak terminals can be clearly seen—posters, headlines, logotypes, and short display lines. It also fits packaging and label systems that want a vintage, handcrafted feel, especially when set with generous tracking and strong contrast against a clean background.
The tone is theatrical and attention-grabbing, evoking vintage showbill and carnival lettering with a slightly mischievous edge. Its sharp notches and beaked serifs read as crafted and dramatic, giving headlines an energetic, old-time character rather than a quiet editorial voice.
This design appears intended to modernize classic display serif structures with carved, high-impact detailing—using notches and flared terminals to add personality, reduce visual heaviness, and create a distinctive silhouette for attention-first typography.
Uppercase forms are especially emblematic, using strong verticals and distinctive terminal shaping that stays consistent across the alphabet. The lowercase keeps the same carved logic, with a sturdy, traditional skeleton that’s been stylized through notches and flares for display impact. Numerals mirror the same cut-in motif, maintaining a cohesive, poster-ready texture across text and figures.