Serif Other Efla 13 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, mastheads, dramatic, theatrical, retro, luxurious, editorial, display impact, brand character, vintage flair, ornamental detail, flared serifs, wedge terminals, ink-trap cuts, ball terminals, sculpted curves.
A very heavy serif display face with sculpted, high-contrast letterforms and pronounced wedge-like serifs. Strokes are strongly modeled, with sharp triangular cuts and notched joins that create an ink-trap-like texture, especially where bowls meet stems. Counters tend to be compact and the curves are broadly rounded, producing a dense, poster-ready silhouette. The numerals and capitals share the same chiseled rhythm and dramatic terminals, giving the set a cohesive, ornamental color in text.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short bursts of text where its carved details and dense color can be appreciated. It can work well for posters, packaging, mastheads, and cover design that call for a confident, vintage-leaning display serif with strong personality.
The overall tone feels bold and ceremonial, with a vintage editorial flair. Its sharp notches and flared endings add a sense of drama and luxury, suggesting classic print-era headlines and theatrical branding rather than quiet, utilitarian reading.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact at display sizes by combining a traditional serif foundation with stylized, cut-in detailing and flared terminals. The goal seems to be a distinctive, brandable voice that reads as classic yet decorative, prioritizing character and texture over neutrality.
The design leans on distinctive cut-ins and angular apertures that create sparkle and rhythm at large sizes, while also making word shapes highly stylized. Round letters (O, Q, o, e) show strong internal shaping and asymmetric stress, and several glyphs feature small teardrop/ball-like terminals that add ornamental contrast.