Serif Other Etsi 10 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, mastheads, posters, branding, packaging, fashion, editorial, art deco, dramatic, luxury, stylization, elegance, impact, distinctiveness, ornamentation, high-contrast feel, knife-edge, flared, sculpted, incised.
A stylized serif with sharply tapered, blade-like strokes and flared, triangular terminals that read like incised cuts rather than bracketed serifs. Curves are sculpted with pronounced cut-ins and wedge notches (notably in rounds like C, O, Q and in diagonals like V, W, X), creating a rhythmic play of solid and negative space. Uppercase proportions feel display-oriented with elegant, narrow joins and crisp apexes, while the lowercase maintains a compact, orderly texture with distinctive, calligraphic-like entry/exit cuts. Numerals follow the same chiseled logic, with open, carved counters and pointed finishing strokes that keep the set visually consistent.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short editorial blocks where the distinctive cut terminals and sculpted curves can be appreciated. It works well for branding, packaging, and poster typography—especially in high-contrast layouts where its sharp negative shapes won’t be crowded by surrounding elements.
The overall tone is refined and theatrical, balancing elegance with a slightly mysterious, ornamental edge. Its sharp cut terminals and sculpted counters evoke fashion mastheads, classic signage, and Art Deco–adjacent sophistication rather than everyday text neutrality.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic serif construction through an incised, fashion-forward lens—prioritizing silhouette, rhythm, and distinctive terminals to create a memorable display texture.
Letterforms show intentional asymmetries and selective thinning that emphasize a carved, stencil-like impression without fully breaking strokes. The ampersand and punctuation match the same wedge-terminal language, helping the font maintain a cohesive display voice across mixed-case settings.