Serif Other Etno 13 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, magazine, posters, branding, fashion, dramatic, stylized, elegant, display impact, stylized elegance, brand distinctiveness, editorial voice, high-shouldered, scalloped, cut-in, inktrap-like, poster-ready.
A decorative serif with bold, sculpted silhouettes and distinctive cut-in apertures that create a split-stem, stencil-like effect across many letters. Serifs are sharp and wedge-shaped, with tapering joins and angular terminals that give the forms a carved, faceted rhythm. Curves (C, G, O, S and the numerals) are drawn with generous, rounded bowls but interrupted by triangular notches and pinched counters, producing strong black–white patterning. Lowercase maintains a steady x-height with compact, stylized bowls and crisp entry/exit strokes, while capitals feel tall and commanding with theatrical interior shaping.
Best suited to headlines, magazine display settings, and branded titles where its carved details can be appreciated. It works particularly well for fashion, culture, and luxury-leaning layouts, and for poster or cover typography that benefits from a distinctive, graphic word image.
The overall tone is assertive and refined at once—fashion-forward, editorial, and slightly enigmatic. The repeated cut-ins and sharp wedges add drama and a sense of bespoke craft, making text feel designed rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a classic serif structure with modern, decorative cut-ins—delivering a high-impact display face that feels curated and art-directed while remaining rooted in recognizable serif letterforms.
In text, the internal cut-outs and narrow choke points become a defining texture, so spacing and word shapes read as a sequence of bold verticals and alternating voids. The design is most legible when given room to breathe, where the notches and sculpted counters can remain distinct rather than filling in at small sizes.